[... In a lot of ways, it does startle him to realize how naive she can be. For all that she's so devoted to her lands and changing the world and all of those things--well, maybe this is why she's so optimistic still.
Even after what she endured at the hands of other soldiers, though?
He arches an eyebrow at her, crossing his arms as he meets her eyes across the table.]
Were those soldiers who tormented you and your friend not simply following their orders?
[He can't say he's ever done what they did, of course--but even so, it's not like his hands are clean, either.]
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Even after what she endured at the hands of other soldiers, though?
He arches an eyebrow at her, crossing his arms as he meets her eyes across the table.]
Were those soldiers who tormented you and your friend not simply following their orders?
[He can't say he's ever done what they did, of course--but even so, it's not like his hands are clean, either.]