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Here are three alternate versions for your next story section: --- <nc-section data-title="Meeting Sir Roland" data-color="red"> As I dismounted Thunder, a tall figure clad in shining armor approached. Sir Roland’s scarred face and piercing gaze made my breath hitch. "So you’re the new squire," he growled. "You’d better be stronger than you look." His gauntleted hand gripped my shoulder with surprising force. The training—and suffering—was about to begin. </nc-section> <nc-section data-title="Meeting Sir Roland" data-color="green"> I barely had time to brush the dust from my tunic before a warm laugh echoed across the stableyard. "Frederick, lad!" boomed Sir Roland, his broad smile visible beneath his graying beard. "Your father wrote fondly of you." His strong hand clasped mine—calloused but gentle. "Come, let’s get Thunder settled. Training can wait until morning." </nc-section> <nc-section data-title="Meeting Sir Roland" data-color="blue"> The clank of disciplin armor announced Sir Roland’s arrival before I saw him. His posture was rigid, his silver breastplate gleaming with royal insignia. "Squire Frederick," he stated coolly. "Her Majesty expects much from you." He studied me like an unproven blade. "Report to the armory at dawn. Dismissed." The weight of his words settled over me like armor. </nc-section> Each version offers a distinct tone (intimidating, welcoming, formal) that could shape Frederick’s journey differently. Would you like me to adjust any of these approaches? For example, I could emphasize mystery, humor, or foreshadowing based on your preferred narrative style.