[That comes out sharper than it should. The mantle shakes, his hands trembling.]
She has been given more time than some of us will ever have. Afforded more life than some will ever know. She has gone home and returned here, been able to see her family again. Worse is when she acts as though her death wouldn't matter, or worse, that such a sacrifice would be acceptable, despite those she would leave behind.
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[That comes out sharper than it should. The mantle shakes, his hands trembling.]
She has been given more time than some of us will ever have. Afforded more life than some will ever know. She has gone home and returned here, been able to see her family again. Worse is when she acts as though her death wouldn't matter, or worse, that such a sacrifice would be acceptable, despite those she would leave behind.