[ A faint smile crosses his lips as he takes a bit of his sumptuous grilled cheese, familiar faces flitting through his memory. He owes them several apologies, he thinks...but he will have time for those soon enough. ]

My countrymen and women, for the most part. We all have our own reasons for fighting. Most of them just wish to see the conflict between nations resolve, and there's no question that taking out the Emperor would bring the war to its conclusion.

[ A soft, almost wistful sigh. ]

I have known some of them for my entire life. We grew up together, the nobles of Faerghus, and I would trust any one of them with my life.