Yes, well...actual combat...is a lot stupider than I'd imagined. If two groups can cooperate to the incredible extent it takes to meet in battle, why not put in a tenth that effort to talk? (Lois McMaster Bujold)

Yes, well...actual combat...is a lot stupider than I'd imagined. If two groups can cooperate to the incredible extent it takes to meet in battle, why not put in a tenth that effort to talk?

Lois McMaster Bujold

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