... [ Nods his head, and he fiddling with the unlit cigarette. ] Maybe it's selfish, or something like that but... This is the first time I've felt relaxed in a while. Hardships here are just... So much easier to deal with than home.

War's changed over the years... It's a wonder I've even managed to keep up with it. [ He doesn't want to mention the fact that he's basically got a year at best to live. ]