Hearing Raph express that he had similar concerns puts Atom a bit more at ease, though he still isn't quite his cheerful, curious self. "September 2nd, last year I was pulled through the Servant's Gate by the empire. The Corsairs saved me from a ship on the way to the mines on the 5th," he answers. He has been counting the time since he first found out he was in a different world. Some part of him knew it might be of scientific interest later when compared to the time passed at home. Or maybe he was really counting until he could see his family.

"I've helped with measures to block or weaken the empire, and I've learned magic, but I haven't faced the soldiers so directly yet. I know there are probably some who were injured by something I helped to unfold, but the idea of fighting them... Or taking someone's life... It feels different to me." He glances around at the ships of Flotsam. "Have you joined Flotsam on the frontlines yet?"