[i]"Not the most conventional way to win a fight,"[/i] Janius added, [i]"but it worked in the moment. By the way, when you're well enough to walk again, Julan, you ought to thank Argrei for the honour of the fight. And perhaps apologize for breaking his equipment."[/i]

Janius did not dwell on it, instead addressing Leeus. [i]"I understand you have been helping Julan fit in with the young villagers, Hal-Leeus. Thank you for coming out today to encourage him."[/i]

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Fendros looked unconvinced. "I understand, but the boy is only fifteen. Hunting and fighting is one thing, but taking lives...He still has growing to do." Fendros sighed. "But what's done is done."