He often went for a walk to clear his head, especially when cooling off. Now was more than the right time to try to curb that temper- for despite his aversion towards her.. towards this, it was hammered into him to be honor bound to his country.
But when she spoke, he felt his brow twitch. He fully aimed to ignore her, but not wanting her to repeat herself (for he found that idea more repulsive) he nodded curtly and said, "permission granted. " But why did saying it, or simply the act of spitting out those words, feel like pulling teeth?