[ He glances at her.

Is it hard to get used to that? How different is it really from destroying battleships, or enemy positions? Sturmhond is used to war.

The target is bigger this time. That's all. He has to think of it on that level. ]

You'd be surprised what you can get used to, when the stakes are high enough.

Perhaps there's a reason you aren't supposed to remember. They generally have a reason; just don't ask me what it is.