[He snorts and takes another sip. There's a darker edge to his thoughts, but the buzz dulls it a little.]
Surprisingly, it's not terrible. But...
[He sighs. Somehow, the warm room and quiet space are more conducive to his honesty than the heat of battle.]
A turtle has a shell because its soft underbelly is an attractive target for predators. I've known predators for as long as I've lived. But even back then...
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[He snorts and takes another sip. There's a darker edge to his thoughts, but the buzz dulls it a little.]
Surprisingly, it's not terrible. But...
[He sighs. Somehow, the warm room and quiet space are more conducive to his honesty than the heat of battle.]
A turtle has a shell because its soft underbelly is an attractive target for predators. I've known predators for as long as I've lived. But even back then...
[He sighs.]
Even then, I could hear you calling to me.