She could go on — she knew Malou both wanted and expected her to — but Fallon could barely think straight, nevermind form additional coherent sentences. Instead, she clutched her mug in a vice like grip and stared at the wall ahead.

A minute passed, maybe two, during which time her emotional instability only heightened. Were Malou not here, Fallon might've forced her way into the ministry (again!) to visit the training rooms. A hands on fight or even a duel would be more fitting right now. "I gave up," Fallon eventually confessed to Malou. "I caused Lachlan his injuries, and I ... I bloody gave up."