[ Ah yes, Clive can tell he struck a nerve here. ]

I meant no offense. I do not believe you are lesser because you are younger. I was but fifteen when pressed into service; I understand well that one must do one's duty regardless of age. Only... now that I have the benefit of age under my wing, I would wish to spare those who might suffer a similar fate to mine. That is all.

[ And that speech of yours did nothing to lessen the Big Brother instinct, Tobias. You are dangerously close to getting adopted here. ]