"It is an old wound. But being shot in Afghanistan caused the scar to deepen." The blonde ran a hand through his hair.

"It.. It was originally wounded during the battle when the King died. An enemy arrow struck my shoulder." He said distantly, "I don't have many memories until probably a year after that. What I can recall are bits and pieces."

He looked at Sherlock. "I was supposed to protect him. And I failed."