[ Fedyor’s face falters. He had hoped (maybe even assumed) that Ivan would be here. After now seeing the General, that hope had made sense. ]
I’m well. I have only just arrived - Ivan is not with you.
[ It’s not a question. Fedyor has already figured out by the General’s tone that he hasn’t seen Ivan. Though perhaps that doesn’t mean he’s not here. Maybe the General just hasn’t seen him. ]
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I’m well. I have only just arrived - Ivan is not with you.
[ It’s not a question. Fedyor has already figured out by the General’s tone that he hasn’t seen Ivan. Though perhaps that doesn’t mean he’s not here. Maybe the General just hasn’t seen him. ]