[In truth, Dimitri was deflecting somewhat. Felix's technique isn't the only thing drawing his eye by a long shot, but it is the only thing he's willing to discuss when their renewed friendship is still so fragile. But when Felix pales and turns his face away, visibly troubled, all the other reasons fade into the background. He pulls himself back up to his feet, carefully approaching Felix, placing a hand over the one Felix still has clutching the shaft of the training spear.]
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...they are not pushing you too hard, are they?