Part 717: Morgan A

I know you're right in the middle of things, but why don't we take a quick break?

*Pant* S-sure... Thanks for... your help today, Morgan. You've really... made things easier...

Hey, I get to watch your routine up close. I'm the one who should be thanking you. You always... Er, Kjelle? You all right? You look pale.

*Huff, huff* F-fine... Just a... bit tired.

Already? That's not like you. Are you sure you're feeling well? Now that I think of it, you seemed unsteady on your feet a few times today...

You're... imagining things... I'm fine.

Actually, you're very, very pale. ...And your skin is clammy! We should get you medical attention. Do you need help walking?

*Wheeze* S-stop it... I said I'm f-fine... Haven't missed... a day's training yet... N-not about... to start today... Anyone weak enough... to let a fever stop them will... n-never become strong...

Don't be so stubborn, Kjelle!

Nnnngh... J-just go. I don't...Don't want you to see me like this...

Oh my gosh, you're delirious! Look, stay right where you are. I'll bring a healer, stat!

Don't! I don't need a... healer! I've got work to do here!

You can't seriously intend to keep training in your condition.

And you can't seriously... think you can stop me... If you're my squire... then assist me... or get out... of my way! *wheeze*

A squire cannot sit by and watch a knight die from scurvy...or whatever you have!

N-not... your decision...And it's the end for me, either way... If I stop pushing... others pass me... C-can't afford to... rest...

...Fine. But I'm going to watch you like a hawk! A tiny hawk, but still! A hawk!

Still planning to... get in my way?

No, you train as hard as you like. But the minute I see you wobble, I'm dragging you to the infirmary. I'll hog-tie you if I have to! ...Er, or I'll try, at least.

M-Morgan...

I know it's not a squire's place to mouth off, but I think--

It's fine. It's good... of you...You... keep watch...

Yes sir! Er, ma'am!