[ when liem claims that it's their war now, that gives kaeya some food for thought. it wasn't like he tried to consider it as beneath him in any way, but more so that he lacked any personal stakes beyond the promise of having a hand in forming the new world that will be born after this one meets its end. perhaps it is wrong of him to continue to think that he isn't a part of this, when the fact that he is willing to fight and die for the cause proves the exact opposite.

when he smiles this time, it's almost unreadable, but the certainty is there regardless. ]

You're right. It is our war now.

[ now, colour kaeya impressed that liem planned out these drop points so perfectly. this is exactly what he would have done if he'd been in charge of the entire operation, but knowing that he can rely on liem for this, it's a welcome relief.

not that it's a feeling that lasts long given the next topic that was brought up. kaeya waits until they reach the proper location before sharing his thoughts. ]

We were unsuccessful in capturing all of our targets, so I have no doubts that the resistance effort hasn't yet been completely snuffed out. As for whether or not the Regent will want us to continue to look for dissidents, it wouldn't hurt to take the initiative on it.

[ after all, he doubts the pleroma are going to wait for them before they make their next move. ]

Is that something you're looking to do?