I know you've grown up around war. That it's been all you've known for a significant portion of your life. I know you think of yourself as a leader, not only because of your title or because other people seem willing to follow you, but because of the responsibility involved. I know you've lost people: too many people, more than most soldiers, even high-ranking ones. More than friends.

[Pause, then with a low laugh, almost teasing:] ...oh. Don't tell me it's that simple.