"You've gotta be kidding me. There's no way Etien could've done something like that. And are you seriously telling me Glen's actually a…" Reiner trailed off, unsure if he should finish the sentence. In the end, he just shook his head. "No. I mean, this has to be a mistake. It's probably just Glen Lancaster feeling guilty for pulling that stupid stunt on Etien," he muttered, eyes downcast.
Void watched Reiner silently, the warm towel still pressed against his jaw. He could guess what the guy was about to say. Honestly, Reiner seemed way more naïve than Void had pegged him for, especially considering the punch he'd thrown the moment he arrived.
But instead of digging deeper and risking a conversation that smelled like a full-blown brother complex, Void decided to let it slide.
"The weather up on Narhild Peak is brutal. You bring a coat besides that thin thing you're wearing?" Void cut the tension, snapping his book shut and turning to face the Earl.
