[ Good horse ... good herm too, though the lie makes Miles crease his forehead lightly. Why is Bel lying? It's just ... Ah. No, he doesn't want Roic to know either, does he. His armsman would tell his parents in an instant, and he'll be trapped. (It's not as horrifying a prospect to consider as it would have been an hour ago, but still unpleasant.)
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He groans faintly, eyes fluttering back open. ]
Bel? ... Roic?