[ She can hardly begrudge him there. Were she in his position, where it was a war she had to return to, who could say she wouldn't feel the same?

A thoughtful shake of her head. ]

It doesn't sound selfish at all. [ In her estimation, it's never selfish to choose life and freedom over war and bloodshed. ] In that case, I hope you can have a prosperous stay here, whatever that winds up meaning for you.

[ Whether he intends to play the game, or otherwise. ]