[Please, please take that damned broom off his hands, Nico. He glances from the corner of his eye at Nico's movement, but his demeanor is unperturbed by his casual mention of war.]

Soldier, general, tactician, Marquis, Minister, retainer—more. I play many roles within the Empire. But yes, I have served for nearly six years, though that will hopefully be the end of our wars for some time.

[To say nothing of his secret wars. Reflecting back, war is perhaps all he's ever known.]