[He doesn't sound too surprised, though. Just kind of... morose. Maybe a little frustrated, too, because jesus fuck the demon's not even a good actor.
...
He supposes it's good he's the only person who's noticed, but it's a little hard to deal with...]
In any case, it is only the first step, I think. I do hope it works out, though, as I am sure all of our soldiers' minds will be at ease if there is a higher chance they will be coming home in one piece at the end of our campaigns. I do have a new assistant to count on to help me through this proposal, though, so I am certain it will be perfectly persuasive.
[He smiles at Celestine, who has been watching her father and Hendrik blissfully unaware of any tension in the air, and pats one of her little hands.]
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[He doesn't sound too surprised, though. Just kind of... morose. Maybe a little frustrated, too, because jesus fuck the demon's not even a good actor.
...
He supposes it's good he's the only person who's noticed, but it's a little hard to deal with...]
In any case, it is only the first step, I think. I do hope it works out, though, as I am sure all of our soldiers' minds will be at ease if there is a higher chance they will be coming home in one piece at the end of our campaigns. I do have a new assistant to count on to help me through this proposal, though, so I am certain it will be perfectly persuasive.
[He smiles at Celestine, who has been watching her father and Hendrik blissfully unaware of any tension in the air, and pats one of her little hands.]