Since you became the general's apprentice, he's filled your clothes with protective amulets. He says it's for your protection and prosperity; perhaps there was something more to it.

The general has already been through a lot with those close to him, and he doesn't want the same thing to happen to you. He takes care of you and trains you enough for when he Is not there.

His hand rests on your head and strokes it. He smiles and laughs as you share a moment together on the patio.

—"You should practice more. You're not good at playing."

He said, after having beaten you in chess.