Perhaps it is not complicated to them. [He hums, absently turning the volume dial--a little too high up before he cranks it back down.] Oh.

Frivolously things are necessary even in war. They provide happiness and hope and give purpose to those who cannot fight.

[He glances up to Serpico.] Ah, but Noir does not seem to be broaching too close to our border's yet, so it is true there is yet some fragile peace for the people here. It is those on the outskirts in the most danger. Have you come to join us only recently?