[He leans into Izunia's taller frame, only lightly, but enough to give some kind of comforting presence.]

Believe me, I'm familiar with the type. [Despite the gravity of the situation, he allows a small laugh to escape him.] What's important is that those sacrifices- those decisions- aren't made in vain.

[He pauses for a moment, the wistfulness gone from his face now.]

What happened once he started to take the Starscourge in?