I could ask you the same. But I believe the answer would be that both of us think this foolish war has gone on long enough.

[ It would be the first sensible sentiment he'd shown all day, but it did truly seem to be the case. He did not have a cruel face, nor a hardened killer's eyes. The rebels hadn't gotten to him entirely just yet, then. ]

I came here to see how these people are faring. Not to start another pointless fight.

[ And her eyes shift towards the village at large, rather than remaining on Tucker. A clear sign at least that she didn't expect him to be foolish enough to take her by surprise. ]

...kidnapped. Is that what they told you?