The truth couldn't be voiced, and from an outsider's perspective, it seemed as if he, Blake, had deliberately instigated the conflict out of pettiness and ill manners.
It was a classic case of shooting oneself in the foot, and he was left speechless.
"Earl Hudson, Captain Blake had a bit too much to drink last night and was busy with... some affairs. He's still hungover, I hope you understand!"
With naked contempt, Sunil uttered these words, causing those who had been eager to laugh to finally let loose.
Drinking was forbidden in the army, a rule observed across the continent. Even if one succumbed to their cravings, it wasn't sensible to get drunk.
Furthermore, Sunil's words were rich with innuendo. What had he been "busy with" all night?
Official business?
Don't make people shiver. There's no chance for a decisive battle right now, where's all this official business coming from?
