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[perdre]

[He speaks with a mildly British accent, mixed with twinges of French in every other consonant. His first instinct would have been to use his native language - the latter - but it's become clear that he'll have more luck being understood going with his father's.]

I... wish I could think of something wrong I'd done. Something that would explain why I'm here and why I have to - fight. [He's having a hard time expressing himself. Peter doesn't... really know what he wants to say, other than that he would very much like to be placed back where he came from.] Then I'd feel there was some kind of justification I could understand.

Anyway, uhm - if there's someone I know out there, is... is there any way I can find them? Contact them? I'd really appreciate any help. I - I have a friend - his name is Frederick, he's a doctor, English, taller than me... [He gestures with a flat hand, above his head. Then he reaches into his pocket to bring a small photograph closer to the camera,] This is the only picture I have of him. I don't have pictures of anyone else.

[With a soft sigh, Peter's shoulders drop. He then mutters to himself, a presence of annoyance in his tone,] Je ne sais pas sur quel pied danser...

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[obliterating]

Not everyone must fight because they've done something wrong. Are you opposed to the notion?

[perdre]

No, I was just - wondering.

[obliterating]

I see.

Do you believe this place to be a form of punishment, then?

[perdre]

I don't - I don't know. I wasn't saying that.

[Was he? He doesn't even know anymore]

But it's certainly not a reward, either, is it?

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[obliterating]

For some of us, it's better than the alternative.

[perdre]

I guess. [bluhbluh.] This is so weird.

[obliterating]

Unfortunately, there are two sides to most everything. Rarely is anything completely one or the other.

For what it's worth, I hope you are able to return home, if that is what you truly want.

[perdre]

Of course it's what I truly want.

[obliterating]

Then I hope it happens soon.

[perdre]

... Thank you.