“Please don't!” Elodie jumps in, her arms extended, her eyes blazing with a fierce intensity. Luke behind her has his eyes wide open in shock. Eugene, on the other hand, freezes in surprise, his hand hanging in mid-air.

“Elodie” Eugene's voice turns soft, laced with worry. She's supposed to be in the wardroom; how did she get here?

He retrieves his stick, his brows furrowing in concern “Elodie, what are you doing here, you're supposed—”

Elodie cuts him off, her voice desperate. “Grampa Eugene, please don't hurt Luke. He's innocent of the accusations,” she declares.

Her words surprise them both, prompting Eugene to squint “What.. are you talking about?”

Elodie...