Not at all. [Cecil dismissed her concern that she had spoken out of turn, excited for the opportunity to talk shop.
He accepted Quistis' insight carefully, weighing her words against what he knew from personal experience.] I don't think it will be much of a challenge to find willing soldiers. My people hold great respect for their military; even the King's son must train as a knight to prove his worthiness for the crown. The practice tends to inspire sufficient volunteers from the peasantry, who are trained to display honor and valor at all times.
It is the forgiveness of transgressors that concerns me. Though our war has ended, the people cry out for a punishable villain. Yet I do not wish to feed this scapegoating.[He trailed off there, lacking a direct question for his plight, uncertain if it was even appropriate to invite a mere acquaintance into his most intimate political concerns]
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Date: 2009-07-13 06:43 am (UTC)He accepted Quistis' insight carefully, weighing her words against what he knew from personal experience.] I don't think it will be much of a challenge to find willing soldiers. My people hold great respect for their military; even the King's son must train as a knight to prove his worthiness for the crown. The practice tends to inspire sufficient volunteers from the peasantry, who are trained to display honor and valor at all times.
It is the forgiveness of transgressors that concerns me. Though our war has ended, the people cry out for a punishable villain. Yet I do not wish to feed this scapegoating.[He trailed off there, lacking a direct question for his plight, uncertain if it was even appropriate to invite a mere acquaintance into his most intimate political concerns]