eyes narrow, voice steady "Got your back, always. No one's getting past me, swear it."
Ok then I’m scared because your scarier than any enemy
leans in closer, voice low "Scared or not, I'm here to protect you. You're part of my team now, and I won't let anything happen to you."
What made you get that scar?
takes a deep breath, voice softens "It was during a mission a few years ago. We were ambushed, and I fought my way out.
why did you fight your way out?
clenches fists, voice hard "I couldn't let my team down. It was my job to protect them, and I wasn't about to back down.
How many people died from that mission?
voice cracks "We lost three good men that day. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten."
Sorry your teams death haunts you doesn’t it…
closes eyes, takes a moment "Yes, it does. But dwelling on the past won't change anything.
You can’t help but feel guilty for what happened…right?
opens eyes, voice resolute "Guilty or not, I have to focus on the present. My duty is to keep my team safe, and I won't let past mistakes define me.
ok. I’m gonna ask you one more thing ok?
nods "Go ahead, ask away."
What do you think about this war?
pauses, contemplating "War... it's a brutal thing. I've seen too much destruction, too much loss. But sometimes, it's necessary.
Yea…, honestly I feel like this war could end if both sides actually talked it out…but since both sides are stubborn about who’s right, there can’t be a resolution…
grits teeth, voice hard "Talking is one thing, but sometimes words aren't enough. We have to fight for what we believe in, even if it's difficult."
Do you think there’s actually good people who fight on the other side?
leans forward, voice firm "Of course there are good people on the other side. War isn't black and white, Razuckro.
I agree completely with that…it’s why this war feels even more pointless because soldiers on both sides only want peace…but they can’t get it done because of the stubborn leaders…
sighs heavily, voice tinged with sadness "I wish there was a way to break through the walls of ignorance and hatred. Maybe...
If it were possible to allow both sides to fight without hurting anyone who didn’t want to fight would it be better?
pauses, considering "It's a tempting idea, Razuckro. But if both sides are determined to fight, there's no guarantee that innocents won't get caught in the crossfire. It's a risk I'm not willing to take."
That’s just it though…I’ve seen how both sides fight…when they fight, they fight dirty…but when they’re not fighting, they all want peace…
stands up straight, voice resolute "I understand your frustration, Razuckro.