[just people, he says, simply and purely people -- no matter how different, no matter how vile, never once depersonalizing an enemy and never once losing sight of the dizzying richness and danger and variety of any individual life -- it's probably not exactly a rebuke in these circumstances, and Bel doesn't exactly take it as one, but... this is why he's among the rarest people Bel has ever known.
with feeling] We'll look forward to hearing from you. Look out for yourself, Greg. This one could get ugly.
[refrains from other advice -- go armed, watch out for hidden weapons, bring a large metal friend, put on a sweater if it's cold -- tactical assessments are Bel's job, but Gregor has had front-line experience before. he won't risk himself unnecessarily. all the same, it'll be a long wait till he checks in. not least because Bel can't wait to hear all about what he decides to do. >3]
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with feeling] We'll look forward to hearing from you. Look out for yourself, Greg. This one could get ugly.
[refrains from other advice -- go armed, watch out for hidden weapons, bring a large metal friend, put on a sweater if it's cold -- tactical assessments are Bel's job, but Gregor has had front-line experience before. he won't risk himself unnecessarily. all the same, it'll be a long wait till he checks in. not least because Bel can't wait to hear all about what he decides to do. >3]