A voice squirmed its way out of the back of the crowd. “Come now, you can’t honestly believe them. They’re just trying to get out of trouble for slacking off while we did all the hard work.” Stepping Stone leaned against his spear with obnoxious boredom. “I mean, look at them. It’s clear they’re just too embarrassed to admit they got lost and scared by a bit of high water and vermin, ironically.” He let the last word drip from his muzzle like spittle. Some of the other soldiers muttered amongst themselves, narrowing their eyes. 