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Alessio seemed lost in thought, a bit of pain, fear… but also a small steady confidence… like a great question was just answered, but it dislodged a million more.

Alessio’s head lowered a moment, then his eyes came up timidly to meet Nithel’s. “When does doing what it takes to survive become a sin?”

Nithel’s head straightened a moment, Deep questions suddenly, and truly... Self-preservation at the cost of others is never alright. But killing someone, to save a greater number of others, is allowed. Sadness touched Nithel’s eyes, memories of his own life. But also the depth of this question, coming from one so young. Alessio had had too much pain. Perhaps had caused too much pain, and he regretted it. Or, was asking if he should.

“Whenever it harms more than it helps,” Nithel says softly, quietly, almost to himself. All his words are still measured, but not slow. He looks up, trying to meet Alessio’s eyes, then asks, also quietly, more to know Alessio’s frame of mind, “What is the purpose of surviving?”

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