" Your blade is only as sharp as your mind, " Namara counters, though her tone is gentle. She can only imagine a fraction of what he's going through; life is bizarre, the odds are slim, and their mutual friend is no longer here to make it feel possible.
We can do this. We have to do this. The constant mantra plays in her mind as she considers what to say. She still isn't accustomed to leadership, to being the one who has to rally the troops. At times, she feels more suited for god-wrangling than having a conversation. No one has left yet, however, so she's counting her wins.