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[ she can't decide if she should be picturing an ocean-going vessel or a futuristic ship of space. either way, that can be asked later. they seem to be trading questions. for now she files away the information he's giving her and the name as well. ]
Can't say I've ever had much to do with the military. Wasn't really my style, particularly after going through the two World Wars. [ yep, she's been through those and actually experienced them firsthand. ] But I do know how necessary it is and I understand the sacrifices that are often made.
[ her eyes lift to meet his, her expression solemn and sympathetic. she understands what it's like... being in a war. this war against the world governments and their idea of dealing with abnormals marks her third. she's seen individuals die for a cause they believe in, for being in the wrong place at the wrong time, or to protect her while she carried out a mission that would bring an end to a war. no matter how much she tries to justify it so she can rest at night, she'll never like the killing. ]
That's a bit of a story. I suppose it depends on how long you'd like to be here. [ it really is a long story and she doubts she'll tell him all of it, but she might give him something more to chew over until their next meeting. ]