Yeah, true. [ A nod. ] Guess I can always give them another shot, if they'll do the same for me.

[ Which doesn't mean they'll be on the same side at the end, and questioning the merit of their own actions never does any good for army morale, but perhaps having some compassion for an enemy is what keeps them all human even amidst a war. Or at least, the man he fought for would probably think so. ]

Thanks, Liem. [ For the information, naturally, but also: ] You've actually just reminded me of the reason why I fight back home, and I'll be sure not to stray from that path while I'm here.