Noctisardor Bypass He'd never upset you, never forget you

Anselm straightened as Etienne noticed him. First came a string of words in that pleasingly lilting language — he could not say for sure, but it didn’t seem like a pleasant epithet. 

Etienne’s expression was ablaze — hard, even. It set Anselm on edge, forcing him to take single step back in surprise as a barrage of words outpoured scorchingly from Etienne’s mouth. 

Vhat? Anselm could not even begin to piece together what had been said. But one thing stood out — something that caused a burn in Anselm’s stomach. Lover. 

So he knew. Anselm felt his stomach drop further.  His sole focus rested on Wtienne now, unaware that the  proclaimed ‘lover’ peeped from a tree not a few yards away. 

Is that vhat you believe?