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<nc-section data-title="Version 1" data-color="red"> Frederick tied Thunder to the nearest post as a shadow fell over him. He turned to find Sir Roland leaning on the stable door, his armor dented from the morning’s skirmish and his face set in a stern line. “You are the new squire, then,” the knight said, his voice low and rough. “Good. The castle has no room for boyish dreams, only discipline.” He tossed a worn leather strap at Frederick’s feet. “Begin by feeding the horses. If you flinch, do it again.” </nc-section> <nc-section data-title="Version 2" data-color="green"> Near the stables, a broad-shouldered knight stepped into Frederick’s path with an easy grin. “Frederick, is it?” Sir Roland asked, resting his gauntleted hand on the young squire’s shoulder. “I heard you came with your father’s name and your sword still in the sheath.” He nodded toward the stable yard. “I’ll save you the embarrassment of failing your first task. These horses know kindness from cowardice, and I intend to see which one you are.” </nc-section> <nc-section data-title="Version 3" data-color="blue"> As Frederick approached the stables, Sir Roland was already waiting there, his silver-gray cloak still damp from the rain. He studied Frederick for a long moment before speaking. “So this is the squire who left home on the last day of summer,” he said quietly. “My men say you rode hard. I say you rode proud.” Roland reached out and patted Thunder’s neck. “If that horse trusts you as much as I hope it does, you may have a future in this castle. If not, the stables will remember your name for the wrong reasons.” </nc-section>