An open discussion

[hellflowsover]

It's merely a wonderment, nothing more, but to a man in my position and line of work, it's an interesting question

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[treecateyes]

*silent for a moment, but isn't actually trying to think of how many* ...A lot. More than I really care to think about. *his unmistakably military bearing would probably be the first clue why*

[hellflowsover]

You're a soldier, then.

[treecateyes]

Yes, I am.

[hellflowsover]

Did you win?

[treecateyes]

Most of the time.

[hellflowsover]

I meant the war. It's my understanding that soldiers regret killing most when they lose, not when they win.

[treecateyes]

*almost bitterly amused half smile* When it actually ends I'll tell you.

[hellflowsover]

I appreciate that. *smiles back, inappropriately brightly* How long has it been going on?

[treecateyes]

*narrows eyes, a little distrustful of how cheeful he is* Officially for fifteen years, but the first skirmishes started five years before that.

[hellflowsover]

Not long, then.

[treecateyes]

*raises eyebrow* Compared to how long wars usually last with the Havenites, it's practically an eternity.

[hellflowsover]

Havenites? -- at the time of my death, my country was involved in a war that had lasted over a hundred years. I may be biased.

[treecateyes]

The People's Republic of Haven. Usually, wars with them are quick, and end with the occupation of the planet they attacked. Few people expected it to last this long.

[hellflowsover]

And your side?

[treecateyes]

*thin smile* The Star Kingdom of Manticore. We have fewer numbers, but we have better training and equipment. It evens things out.

[hellflowsover]

You believe you'll win? Or do you think you died in vain?