Peiter actually started to give something of a chuckle. "I really don't think I [i]can[/i] feel any worse, honestly." He commented, followed quickly by another sigh. There was another long pause from him, though this time he appeared in deep thought. It was clear that his problems were something that a few words, even from Sabine, was not going to solve. However, his expression did turn at least slightly less downtrodden. 

"I know you're right, it's just that none of this is easy for me. I had always considered the possibility of dying in battle, but I really never thought enough on the possibility of being crippled by it. I know I shouldn't be dwelling on this. I feel like I should try to get my mind off of it all. Anything in particular you feel like doing?" Peiter asked. 

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At this point, it was almost impossible for Ri'vashi to maintain eye contact as she spoke. She was rubbing one of her hands over the other nervously, and spoke rather softly. "Well, Ri'vashi is professional. She had responsibilities in the attack, and did not want to fail in her duty. After we started marching again, it...just never seemed like the right time to mention it. You have been stressed, Ri'vashi has been stressed, and..." Her voice trailed off once she realized that she did not know where to go with the thought. It took another few breaths before she was able to continue.

"Ri'vashi had never been in a situation like that. You know she doesn't get close to people very often, and she is always so busy. And, this one has always been afraid that those kinds of feelings could impact her judgment. Cause her to make mistakes in the heat of battle, that sort of thing. That didn't happen during the attack, fortunately. Ri'vashi's training and experience did keep her level-headed. Ri'vashi, well...she liked it. The whole experience. But that makes this one nervous."