[ Accidental or not, Laslow still flinches at his words. Before he can stop himself, he replies: ]
Not enough of one.
[ But he doesn't dwell on the thought long (doesn't let either of them do so), and instead continues to talk. ] But... yes, they did. The clerics say that I'm recovering slower than they expected, but that I should be able to move back to my own quarters in a few days time.
[ Not that he's emotionally ready to go back yet, with everything left as it was before the final battle. But that's a bridge he'd have to cross when he got there. ] They recommend I wait to return to my duties, to avoid any mishaps. [ Unmentioned goes the fact that he doesn't have any duties to return to. ] Also, they warned me that the scars will likely be permanent.
[ His laughter at that is hallow. Like he needed help remembering his mistakes. ] Nothing like a warrior with a few battle scars to impress people, right? [ ... he might sound more convincing and like his old self were his voice not so strained. ]
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Not enough of one.
[ But he doesn't dwell on the thought long (doesn't let either of them do so), and instead continues to talk. ] But... yes, they did. The clerics say that I'm recovering slower than they expected, but that I should be able to move back to my own quarters in a few days time.
[ Not that he's emotionally ready to go back yet, with everything left as it was before the final battle. But that's a bridge he'd have to cross when he got there. ] They recommend I wait to return to my duties, to avoid any mishaps. [ Unmentioned goes the fact that he doesn't have any duties to return to. ] Also, they warned me that the scars will likely be permanent.
[ His laughter at that is hallow. Like he needed help remembering his mistakes. ] Nothing like a warrior with a few battle scars to impress people, right? [ ... he might sound more convincing and like his old self were his voice not so strained. ]