"You call that a few taps? You nearly killed me!" Ethan's complaint was thick with both pain and an attempt to hold back tears.

Lydia looked at him, trying to keep a straight face as he ranted with a silver acupuncture needle sticking out of his head, making him look like a character out of a quirky cartoon. The sight was just too ridiculous.

She couldn't help it and let out a snort of laughter.

"What's so funny? I'm being serious here!" Ethan's feeling of injustice grew.

Every move he made sent jolts of pain through his body; even speaking seemed to stretch and pull at his painful muscles. After a few words, he winced sharply, unsure of where to hold himself as it seemed like every part ached.

"A big guy like you can't even take a throw? And you call yourself a man?" Lydia crossed her arms and smirked at him.

"Whether I'm a man is not for you to decide! With your fierce attitude, you wouldn't recognize a real man if he stood right in front of you!" Ethan's retort was borderline offensive.

Even though Lydia was relatively inexperienced in the ways of the world, she understood the implication of his words. Her expression darkened immediately, and she took a step towards Ethan, "What did you say?"

Ethan instantly regretted his words, shrinking back and quickly trying to backpedal, "I didn't say anything, just forget it."

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the urgent matter at hand. Right, Alaric was still at home, sick as a dog.

Ethan moved and pain radiated through his body, forcing him to sit

it hurts so much..." Ethan

me now?" Lydia squinted at

in pain here," Ethan was on

he was all about helping his sick friend Alaric, but now he

"You're acting more delicate

you're more aggressive than any guy I know. Don't you understand I'm not exactly the athletic type?" Ethan was

I'll help you up. Let's go check on your friend," Lydia said,

was a doctor, having studied under Dr. Funke, although not for long. The first lesson Dr. Funke taught her was the principle of compassion

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she remembered the lesson of compassion well and intended to live by it. Since someone cange seeking her help,

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