Here's not so bad. [ There's something softly wistful in his tone as he smooths a hand over her hair, still holding her close as he lets his gaze roam over the waves. ]

I know it might not seem like it right now, and I remember all too well how strange and overwhelming it was, right after you arrive. And the games... can be frustrating in themselves, but overall? [ he huffs out a sound that is somewhere between a sigh and a laugh. ] Well. It still beats a war, in my opinion?