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Phew, I'm stuffed! Looks like you can really pack it away too, pal.
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Still can't compete with you, Balthus. That sure did hit the spot, though.
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Got that right. Now we can charge into tomorrow's battle fully energized.
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Hey, what say we make a little bet? See who can go deeper into enemy territory.
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No way. Warfare and wagers aren't a good mix.
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I mean, yeah we're fighting for renown out there, but it's not a game. It's life and death.
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All right, but only to compare who made it farther in the end. No other stakes.
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I'm not about to risk my life behind enemy lines just to win a bet.
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Way I see it, us mercenaries fight for two things: gaining renown and staying alive. This isn't some kind of game.
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Figured you'd say something like that. You seem like the type.
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And yet you asked me anyway. Don't try to drag me down with you, Balthus.
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What's wrong with a little game of chance? It's not like it's evil or something.
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Then what would you call it? Financially irresponsible?
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Because I don't wanna end up broke either. Not like some people I know.
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You're one tough nut, I'll give you that. But I'm not talking about money.
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You know what I'm getting at, right? When you're on the battlefield, the only thing you can bet is your life.
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That's exactly what I take issue with.
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OK, I know this might sound a little far-fetched, but hear me out.
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This oughta be good.
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Whatever you do, you'll do it ten times better if you're having fun, right? That's the key to success.
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I mean, you're not wrong.
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See? So there's nothing wrong with having a little fun on the battlefield, whether it's with bets or with something else.
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I'd probably agree if our lives weren't on the line out there. Battles are different and you know it.
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You could be having the time of your life one minute, then one slip up and you're bleeding out on the ground.
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Look, I get where you're coming from. Really. But my way's gotten me this far.
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Living on that edge between victory and death is the key to survival.
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Maybe for you. But that's not how everyone else approaches it.
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I've known plenty of mercs who've said the same thing. But they never made it back home.
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In fact, you're the only one of 'em who's still kicking. So I'm sorry, but I have to disagree.
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You know, you and I have a lot in common. We're practically kindred spirits.
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But this is the one thing we don't see eye to eye on. Strange, isn't it?
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From where I'm standing, the only strange thing is the way you're thinking about this.
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Well, I guess the bet's off then. Let's just put this little chat behind us and give it our all tomorrow.
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Sounds good. Just don't get too reckless and wind up losing your head, OK?