[Because he was different. He wonders if Charles just hid it better. He doesn't look like the picturesque Germans; he wasn't blond, he wasn't absurdly strong. Erik didn't think he could win the javelin throw, either. But maybe it's different in England, maybe it's safe there still.
The topic change is welcome, though, and now he does nod quickly. He's starving; he feels like he's always starving.]
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The topic change is welcome, though, and now he does nod quickly. He's starving; he feels like he's always starving.]
Yes. Yes, I'm so hungry.