[It wasn't downplaying as much as it was being practical. He could whine and complain about the situation all that he wanted, but it wouldn't get a damn thing done. He knew he could do anything as long as he kept his focus clear...but, it was hard watching his friend struggle with the responsibilities of adulthood.]

So will I, [he said, because Fayt was right. He knew that he would act on what was right by him regardless of the consequences. There was no way that he would have been able to sit with himself if their positions were reversed.]

...Let's both be more careful and be smarter about a few things. War ain't my specialty either, yanno. We've gotta figure out a way to work with it.