[does an admirable job of keeping a straight face, thank you military training]
That looked uncomfortable.
[a pause]
[then, haltingly] Until about a year and a half ago, I had no idea there was any way of thinking other than my Emperor's, nor any concept of a life not lived in the military. I still don't understand life outside the military; there is no one to give me orders and I do not know what to do without that framework.
[another long pause, as though that statement has drained most of her Conversation Points]
But I have seen new things since I-- [gritting her teeth, making herself say it] since I turned traitor, and I think I would like to explore them, and see which appeal.
no subject
That looked uncomfortable.
[a pause]
[then, haltingly] Until about a year and a half ago, I had no idea there was any way of thinking other than my Emperor's, nor any concept of a life not lived in the military. I still don't understand life outside the military; there is no one to give me orders and I do not know what to do without that framework.
[another long pause, as though that statement has drained most of her Conversation Points]
But I have seen new things since I-- [gritting her teeth, making herself say it] since I turned traitor, and I think I would like to explore them, and see which appeal.