"It is normal to lose control..." Cole repeated in a thoughtful manner, but then continued rather bitterly. "Though, not so much to murder a couple of people while doing so, is it?"

He said nothing else as Professor Jacob helped him out of the arena, barely catching the names of the two students who were up next. One of them, the boy whom Cole assumed was 'Eric', then passed them as he made his way down. Cole managed a "Thank you," in response to his encouraging words, though, he could not help but be troubled by what was on his mind.

He was then given a choice by the teacher to either stay or withdraw to his room. His memories of that fateful night were coming back to him due to the earlier ordeal, and he knew that he would not rest, but instead continue to brood about what had taken place then, if he was alone in his room. If he stayed, there were at least things happening that could distract him from such thoughts. Furthermore, passively spectating while the other students sparred would probably be a good way to relax his mind.

He turned to the older blond. "There's no need to trouble yourself, Sir. I can rest well out here. Thank you very much, for everything."

Cole took hold of the nearest seat and settled into it. While the next pair of students took their places in the arena, he spotted Sarah speaking to Lady Jade. She had been a formidable opponent, from what he could remember, anyway. When given the chance, he had to thank her too, for the fight, as well as for her understanding and support, for that other voice he had heard while he was still a monster had been hers.

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