Despite being still overwhelmingly angered over the previous night, Xanxus couldn't help but burst into a loud [url=http://youtu.be/2eU_YJGVZSw?t=35s]chuckle[/url], finding humor in his friend's words and especially towards his own horse toppling over him. The entire company had stopped as a result, and in unison with Xanxus, some had laughed as well, though they made sure to keep theirs hushed unlike himself. He watched as Darrian struggled to pull himself from beneath the horse, sighing. [b]"Correction; I was [i]not[/i] beaten by a mere stranger, I granted them temporary solace. Though I've said there's nothing to truly gain from conquering a country with nothing but sand, I'm sure you might enjoy spilling some blood yourself."[/b]

Xanxus scratched his head, ignoring his friend's statement to dismount from the horse. [b]"At this point, war with the Plegians seem [i]inevitable[/i], anyway. Might as well loosen up a bit, Darrian."[/b]