[He dislikes how reasonable Argalia sounds in this respect. Affable, almost relatable. If he hadn't spoken to Roland, Daan wouldn't hesitate as much to empathize, but he is starting to piece together the picture.

Even if he's lacking all the details. Is it really his business to know? Should he just leave it alone?]

...If it's mainly what you know, it's understandable. I knew a young veteran from the war of my world. Nervous as anything and shellshocked as hell, unless there was a gun in his hands, then it was like he found his calm.

When it's your normal, you're grounded. Even if you might wish otherwise.