He strode into the work out room, his eyes immediately seeking out the soldier who had been occupying his thoughts. He found them in the midst of training. He walked deeper into the room and closed the door behind him, leaning on his back against it. "At ease," Grawl said, his voice steady despite the nervous flutter in his chest.

He flashed his charming smirk, hoping it would mask his inner turmoil. "I’m just checking on the progress," he replied, his eyes lingering a moment longer than necessary.

“I wanted to see if your training is. . just as impressive as you are" He casually crossed his arms. He couldn't help but feel his heart skip a beat, knowing that this simple interaction had left him more affected than any battle ever could.