The Results of Training - Part 10

"Patience," Claudia said. "One must save wrath for when an appropriate transgression is committed, else one becomes a slave to its usefulness."

"S-sorry," Amelia stammered. "I d-didn't… I mean, I didn't realize… I thought…"

No doubt it didn't help her confidence that Verdant was looking at her with such a stony expression. He was more offended on Oliver's behalf than Oliver himself was. "Retainer of Lady Blackthorn, you would be wise to walk more carefully. My Lord does not need to tolerate such acts."

"I understand… I'm sorry," Amelia said again, bowing twice hurriedly in quick succession, Pauline joining her.

"Enough. Your Lady is battling. As long as you refrain from such acts in future, I will not hold the axe over your head for it," Oliver said.