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It may have seen cruel to some but for a moment, he just let her be....allowing the realism to soak in.
"I didn't say you will, Hildagart," he said firmly, "but I'm throwing that "what if" scenario at you. I often hear of such hate of something spoken by groups like the Hessians, Unioners, Corsairs and so forth. I just wouldn't want to see their hate come to that."
He then put down his drink and knelt before her, placing a kind hand between her shoulder blades, "This, Hildagart, is what I try to prevent. There is too much hatred in Sirius......and trust me when I say that I've done my fair share of killing to know about it."
He let her catch her breath before placed and gentle back hand under her chin and lifted her head up. Her face was wet. He then took a tissue and began to dry it. As he did, he spoke kindly, "You can lead the way, Hildagart. You can teach your children forgiveness even if it is painful. Staying home, staying away from the war in their time of need is a great start."
Finished drying her face, he helped her back to her feet and began to escort her back to her chair.
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