I told you just now, didn't I? I was in a war, too. Around her age.

[ not only that, but the memory sharing...but he won't disclose any of that. no, those are things he will keep to himself, and that he will have to find out from reyna on his own. ]

Though the war was not a common one, it still took lives. It left scars. [ on him, at least. psychological ones. ] I was a stupid teenager looking for honor and recognition and thinking I could handle a war against far more powerful enemies. I obtained the recognition I had so foolishly craved...but lost far too much along the way.

[ he closes his eyes for a second, taking the moment to serve himself a drink in order to down it in one shot. ]

Don't get me wrong, though, Jae-Ha. I don't think she regrets her lifestyle. It's just that she was thrust into it way too soon.