"Most people never learn that lesson," Sylvara said. "They stay soft even after the world tries to harden them."
"I have people depending on me staying alive," Satou said. "That's motivation enough to do whatever it takes."
He looked directly at Sylvara. "Which is why I need you sharp for this mission. You've been functioning on minimal sleep for two days. I need you at full capability when we hit the monastery, not exhausted and slow."
"Not everyone learns that lesson," Sylvara said. "Some people stay soft even after the world tries to harden them. Gets them killed eventually."
"I have people depending on me staying alive," Satou said. "Jessica, Lyra, everyone in the settlement. That's motivation enough to do whatever it takes."
He looked directly at Sylvara. "Which is why I need you sharp for this mission. You've been functioning on minimal sleep for two days. I need you at full capability when we hit the monastery, not exhausted and slow."
