By the time everyone got up for breakfast, Natsu and the others had already been put through such a rigorous workout by Alan that they were panting for breath. This was Alan's punishment for their reckless self-indulgence.
Indulgence was fine, but it had to come with self-control!
Alan wanted to embed this concept deep into their minds, because once they grew a bit older and more mature in their thinking, they would have to take full responsibility for every choice they made.
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