[ Steph takes some time with her next response. It's not really any of her business. Except she's already emotionally compromised, and she's never been very good at leaving well enough alone. ]
Listen. I'm not a soldier. I'm not even a mercenary. But I've been a disappointment. I've messed up so bad that I didn't care anymore if I survived. I wasn't killed by my commander, but I may as well have died. And when I came back I wasn't welcomed.
I don't know if I can help you understand why she made the choice she did, but I'd like to. And if it helps, I can buy you a drink. Or 10.
tw: suicidal ideation
Listen. I'm not a soldier. I'm not even a mercenary. But I've been a disappointment. I've messed up so bad that I didn't care anymore if I survived. I wasn't killed by my commander, but I may as well have died. And when I came back I wasn't welcomed.
I don't know if I can help you understand why she made the choice she did, but I'd like to. And if it helps, I can buy you a drink. Or 10.