"Ugh, no, no challenges," Ollie said, shaking his head and waving both hands in front of himself in response to Ashlynn's cryptic words. "I just finished one set of trials, I don't need another one! Wait, I mean," he stammered looking for the right words. "I learned a lot in the last challenge you gave me and I'm still…"
"Just stop before you dig any deeper," Virve said, clapping a hand on his shoulder. "Mother Ashlynn wouldn't torment you after you passed your trial, and Sir Thane isn't here to teach you any lessons that require letting him punch you to make sure you understand the lesson," she chided.