Saying nothing audible for several moments, the brothers exchange glances behind Mia's back.
Should we tell her, brother?
I think we should. It is ... fair.
So they collect their memories of home and life there and begin.
"It is an island, a tiny one, off the coast of France in the Mediterranean Sea, and has seen much strife and conflict over the centuries," Xamot begins. It's not often that he gets truly emotional about something.
"A bone of contention for many countries in Europe, who spent much time occupying her—still do, in fact—many young people there grow up knowing little but hardship."
Tomax, too, is equally solemn.
"And there are few ways out, the most popular way for young men is with a soldier's uniform and a gun."
"Namely, that of the French Foreign Legion, which can be seen as ironic, since France controls Corsica now."
Something the brothers do not like, and thus do what they can to help Corsica gain some measure of autonomy—one of the few genuine altruistic acts they perform.
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Date: 2010-01-21 10:35 am (UTC)Should we tell her, brother?
So they collect their memories of home and life there and begin.
"It is an island, a tiny one, off the coast of France in the Mediterranean Sea, and has seen much strife and conflict over the centuries," Xamot begins. It's not often that he gets truly emotional about something.
Tomax, too, is equally solemn.
"And there are few ways out, the most popular way for young men is with a soldier's uniform and a gun."
Something the brothers do not like, and thus do what they can to help Corsica gain some measure of autonomy—one of the few genuine altruistic acts they perform.
And they say terrorists have no heart.