[ His mouth twists, something dark in his eyes, but his voice stays gentle ]

I am sure that is indeed so. Until you are no longer useful.

[ He looks away and his voice is low ]

Besides, I know full well what it is to have your will torn from you, to be forced to kill when you wish to withold, to fight when you wish to rest, to go when you would rather stay. I know what it can do to a soul. No child should have to know that grief.

[ Ambarussa, Ambarussa! My brothers, you were too young, why did we not leave you behind? ]