“So you say, but what reason do I have to trust you? We have no rapport to speak of.” Tarn doesn’t quite know what to make of Miles. He appears to be earnest, but Tarn has met many talented liars. Words mean nothing to him— it’s actions that truly make an impact.

Though, he must admit, if Miles i telling then there is some merrit to his argument.

“How this war ends has no barring on me. I don’t plan to be here long enough for it to truly make much of an impact. This planet could crumble into ruin for all I care"