I think... There has to be a middle ground between not letting it bother us at all, and letting it bother us enough that we give up. I think when something like this happens, it should matter to us, but I hope it can make us even more determined to not let this happen again.
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[he frowns a little bit, though.]
I don't think any of us should feel particularly peaceful about something like this happening.
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Not right away, certainly not. I understand, if it will take time to carry with us. To mourn, until the feeling or our lives meet their end.
... but at once, I hope it does not break anyone's spirit.
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I think... There has to be a middle ground between not letting it bother us at all, and letting it bother us enough that we give up. I think when something like this happens, it should matter to us, but I hope it can make us even more determined to not let this happen again.
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[ . . . ]
I shall believe in your hope then, Rupert.
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I know we'll all do our best next time, too.