( perci makes a tactical decision to leave this conversation as it is. he's too tired with the subject at hand and in general - he can shelve this and bring it up later when lethe isn't as tired. tired gives way to anger far too often and he knows that, even if he seems too calm which is. another can of worms. )

I just have no interest in witnessing wanton torture on either side. ( he'll make it a problem that he personally has rather than something he'll put on all of the pasture. ) Deserved or not, it brings back bad memories.