Ralph entered Edwin's study just after nightfall, looking all worn out. His face was swollen, eyes were bloodshot from lack of adequate sleep. His boots were heavily laced with dust, and despite all of these fatigue attributes, his eyes were still very sharp and alert.
Edwin looked up from the table where he had been reviewing reports. "You are back."
"Good evening, my lord," Ralph greeted.
"Hmm," Edwin nodded. "Good evening, Ralph. You look miserable," he playfully added.
Unable to express how tired he was, Ralph simply raised his hands in the air before hitting his body with them.
"I think it is best that you take a seat, Ralph. I do not want you passing out on me," Edwin said, pointing to an empty seat right in front of him.
"Thank you, my lord," Ralph said without declining the o
