No. That one was...different. [ stop introducing complexities in this! ]

With the training, it was something in my mind. A battle simulation, if you will, with myself, other carnival members, and fellow soldiers from home against different enemies in different terrains and situations.

I won't lie and say it wasn't harrowing. But it was just training. I don't think he did it to be sadistic, just to whip me into shape.