Or just...
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Originally Posted by Zubi-Ondo  John put the heavy scabbard down on the jagged rocks in front of him. "Okay." |
Avoid the tags altogether whenever possible. And when you can't avoid the tag, I would stick with "John said."
And, for heaven's sake, don't do this...
"This scabbard is too freaking heavy!" John snarled.
"I told you to bring the lighter one," Mary huffed.
"I'm sorry," John relented. "I didn't mean to take it out on you."