[ Young soldiers aren't a foreign concept, especially not to The Knave, so she continues her work without overt reaction. The "forces who want to destroy the world" bit of it is more intriguing to her — a topic to return to in time. ]
Well then, congratulations on your victory.
[ It is a genuine sentiment; she can appreciate the satisfaction in a long job well done, regardless of what may come after. Still, it's a commendable mindset in one so young. ]
I might even say I've emerged from somewhat similar circumstances. A prophecy that long threatened to drown the land had just come to pass, but the concerted efforts of the people averted catastrophe. It was a marvelous manipulation of fate.
[ That too is a genuine sentiment. A shame that the finer details of that caper against fate may never be known to the wider world. It would make for a fine opera. ]
As for my part in everything, I was simply a diplomat. Fine words around a tea table, meetings with dignitaries... A less exciting part to play than most, I'm afraid.
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Well then, congratulations on your victory.
[ It is a genuine sentiment; she can appreciate the satisfaction in a long job well done, regardless of what may come after. Still, it's a commendable mindset in one so young. ]
I might even say I've emerged from somewhat similar circumstances. A prophecy that long threatened to drown the land had just come to pass, but the concerted efforts of the people averted catastrophe. It was a marvelous manipulation of fate.
[ That too is a genuine sentiment. A shame that the finer details of that caper against fate may never be known to the wider world. It would make for a fine opera. ]
As for my part in everything, I was simply a diplomat. Fine words around a tea table, meetings with dignitaries... A less exciting part to play than most, I'm afraid.