[Lacus glides out onto the ice gracefully, one skate lifted until she plants the toe pick in order to spin around and come back for Ribbons. She smiles and offers a hand to steady him.] You're doing very well. It's a little slippery the first time.
[But to the matter at hand,] There is a war back home, one which both sides seem intent upon winning at any cost. [She looks directly at him, gauging any response.] The unnecessary loss of life would sadden anyone.