"It might at that. That's the nature of war. I try to remember it isn't, and do everything in my power to make sure it stays that way. Worrying about every other soul pressed into service is exhausting. I'll free the ones I can, when the opportunity arises." He understands their plight, but he won't let the guilt of it weigh him down.
"Peasants fight an Emperor's war, and they're the ones who die for it. A familiar and very old song. Perhaps someone should change its tempo."
That was why they were all here, wasn't it? "You seem familiar enough with this weapon. Do you use them often?"
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Date: 2024-12-27 10:28 pm (UTC)"Peasants fight an Emperor's war, and they're the ones who die for it. A familiar and very old song. Perhaps someone should change its tempo."
That was why they were all here, wasn't it? "You seem familiar enough with this weapon. Do you use them often?"