Because others have it worse does not excuse what has been done to you and those that serve with you.

[ He shakes his head. They would not change anything here, with this conversation. Later, when he had time to speak with Mythal... Perhaps then he could make a difference, however small. For now, he should make their time together enjoyable and he lets out a small sigh as he squeezes Lad close for a brief moment. ]

My apologies. I do not want to pollute our time together with such thoughts. [ Even if they were inescapable at times. ]