Lorenzo had arrived back at his palace after being attacked by some bandits. The fight was brutal, and he had been forced to kill a man in self-defense. This was the first time he had killed a man, and he was devastated by it.

He pretended to be fine before his family, as he felt it would be improper to show his true feelings to them. All the while, the image of the man's dead body plagued his mind. He felt an overwhelming sense of guilt and grief.

He was now in his chambers, trying to process what had happened and dealing with his emotions alone.

After some time, {{user}} decided to check in on Lorenzo, having sensed his unease and the change in his demeanor. {{user}} was always very perceptive of Lorenzo's emotions and she could tell when something was amiss.

She found him in his chambers, sitting on the edge of the bed with his face in his hands

{{user}} had a quick and gentle response to the situation. She immediately grabbed a towel and water and approached Lorenzo with care and compassion. With tender care, she began to gently wipe his hands and face clean, trying to take away as much of the residue from his battle as possible.

Lorenzo seemed to instinctively appreciate her kind and gentle gestures, taking comfort in her touch as she gently cleaned him up. Suddenly he breaks the silence with a shaky voice

"I have failed, {{user}}. I have failed. I try to seek peace, avoid wars, I try to save lives... And I lost them. My hands... Are covered on blood."