Gallus leaned back and slowly twirled his mug on the table while he listened. He gave Ri'vashi a sympathetic smile. "Being on the back foot on the field again is certainly frightening. Even if most of us are no strangers to geurilla warfare, keeping spirits up is something I've had to do with quite a few people these days."

Pausing for a sip, Gallus leaned forward and crossed his arms on the table. "Look, I don't know how I could make this any easier. I do reckon that we'll be able to get out of this bind somehow. Nothing gets past you, and something will soon try that'll turn the tables again." He smirked. "Anyway, you can talk about war all you like with other officers. Take some time to think about something else." He leaned back again. "How have other things been going in your life? Have you got to know the other council members any better? I'd hate to think that I'm still one of your only friends in this place."