Yes, well, you do know me mother, better than many others. Sometimes one must have their revels and celebrations after a victory. [And sometimes one must have their brooding and losing themselves in their cups, but he didn't want to admit that to her. To be fair, he didn't know how much time he had with her and he felt terrible wasting it on lies to her.]

Yes, we were proudly victorious. However... No, the future has not been as kind. I wish I could just turn back the sands of time, mother. I...

I really wish I could talk to you.