David furrowed his eyebrows, then massaged his forehead.
He was being assaulted by a devastating headache. He felt like everything he knew had been flipped upside down, and he was beginning to doubt if what he was seeing was real anymore.
With a grunt, he got up from his seat and made his exit out of the diner.
He was still in the emperor's castle, and it felt like a bad idea to just sit in the still unfamiliar place.
So he judged that it was better to go home.
There, at least, he would be able to sort his thoughts in peace and not be in potential danger.
He took slow steps as he made his way out. Each step created a small echo that traveled around the halls of the castle.
A few soldiers that had been stationed on duty threw a glance at him but didn't give him more than a second of their attention. They knew the man and wouldn't question him.
