[ Sebastian nods, pleased in his way that it hadn't escaped Matsui's notice either. It's a perspective he's interested in, since so many of the Shard-Bearers involved had such small, short little lives. For most, a war is an abstract concept to them, or so he imagines. Few carry its rather distinct weight. ]

No, I think it shall not. This war is an unusual one as well. So rarely are the stakes of conflict so personal to all that fight in it.

[ His attention turns back to Matsui at this point since while they're on the subject— ]

Have you given thought to which side appeals to you? I at least assume you have yet to Harmonize.