[ it is cruel. it is senseless. he hates thinking about it, anger boiling in him, but there's nowhere to direct it so they'll all just end up fuming pointlessly in this little classroom. ]

I tended to my wounds, but they are still fresh. [ sword slashes aren't going to heal overnight, alas ] While they are a liability, I do not regret crossing blades with him.

[ is it stupid to duel someone fairly? yes. would he do this for a friend every time? yes. if he gets caught, he gets caught. they have bigger matters to attend to. ]

...We should discuss all the new notes together, as well as whatever new hint we can purchase, if any.