Fou-Lu is in the awkward position of having them both complain at him about the other. He defended Trouble to Jake more strongly than he plans to defend Jake to Trouble, but he does give the man his due. "No doubt he'd have found some quest regardless, but he did worry for thee."
Fou-Lu turns his head a little to nuzzle into their hair, after taking a moment to make sure he won't get near any unsuspected bumps. "Thou hast a ready excuse in thy recuperation. With luck, I may be the only one so rude as to disturb thy repose."
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Trouble sighs deeply - which hurts - and then deflates.
"You're right. I'll just avoid him until he comes looking for me."
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