I wasn't just thinking about the other Shardbearers, but about you. So long as this peace lasts, you can experience things like this. Do things that make you happy.

[He cuts himself a slice of bread, not daring to look up to see the judgement or disapproval on her face. She might think the ambassador project is a waste of time, but he's trying to make it work for her as much as anyone else. All his experiences, the academy included, means he appreciates just how precious peace is.]

...Anyway, I said we wouldn't talk shop right now. [He finally musters the courage to glance up at her.] Let's worry about the future later.