She tilts her head, a small display of curiosity. Valamia wanted to question if he considered motives for retirement. Or if those who retire, who sit by family and look after little ones, are meant to brush aside their responsibilities for battle. Alas, that line of questioning would only make her more bitter towards being here. "That makes retirement seem all too simple, doesn't it? That it comes easily, overnight even. No troubles adjusting to civilian life. No questioning what to do with oneself." No staying at home waiting for your partner to have some time off duty to see each other again.

"Nothing is ever so simple. Not war nor trying to lead a simple life as a civilian."