"That lack of preparation would just make the situation worse. War was reality for us. We grew accustomed to it through a lifetime of armed conflict. To have it thrust upon you..." She shook her head sadly. Yeah, that definitely made it worse. "I can easily see how this world is both ... easier to handle since you're used to a surprise suddenly coming at you, and a relief to be free of that conflict."

"And of course. Good people are always a help."