[ Besides everything? Besides nothing? Phainon shouldn’t ask. It’s none of his business, and maybe this stranger should be given the dignity of not being questioned about this where anyone might see.
But it’s done. And maybe a part of him hopes that the story isn’t the same as it always is.
That somewhere what had to be done didn’t end on a mountain of corpses and seas of blood. ]
[ Corporations? He understands the making of that word, but in this context... obviously that means something different to him than it does to the other soldier. He doesn't ask.
So, he watched his home get torn apart by the flames of war, too. ]
I won't insult your resolve with condolences. If it were available, I'd offer you a strong honeybrew, and toast to Phagousa's blessed oblivion on behalf of those who cannot enjoy it with us. Since we're lacking, why don't I buy you a drink?
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Former, but yeah. It sounds like we've had very different experiences.
Well, that's not completely true. There was camaraderie and purpose in the beginning. Didn't amount to much, though.
Gently referenced 3.4 spoilers, cw: death
[ Besides everything? Besides nothing? Phainon shouldn’t ask. It’s none of his business, and maybe this stranger should be given the dignity of not being questioned about this where anyone might see.
But it’s done. And maybe a part of him hopes that the story isn’t the same as it always is.
That somewhere what had to be done didn’t end on a mountain of corpses and seas of blood. ]
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[And that should be all he needs to say to get the point across.]
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[ He doesn’t have to answer, but if he does, Phainon’s willing to hear his story, no matter how painful. ]
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Not really in the mood to go into detail, but we were on the losing side in the end.
[It's not something he's fond of recounting, even with a fellow soldier.]
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[ Corporations? He understands the making of that word, but in this context... obviously that means something different to him than it does to the other soldier. He doesn't ask.
So, he watched his home get torn apart by the flames of war, too. ]
I won't insult your resolve with condolences. If it were available, I'd offer you a strong honeybrew, and toast to Phagousa's blessed oblivion on behalf of those who cannot enjoy it with us.
Since we're lacking, why don't I buy you a drink?
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[There's no resolve to insult, anyway. Nor does he deserve a place at the table for honoring the dead.]
That's not to say I don't appreciate it though, so sure, I'll take you up on that drink.