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Almost as soon as he'd said it, Ico realised his question may have been a prying one. For he had learned about Germanicus's former life as a soldier, and the unquestioning loyalty instilled in them from childhood. Even now it was evidently no easy thing to admit to doubting one's commanders. But he wanted his tall crush to know that it was safe to admit these sorts of things to Ico... he wanted Germanicus to trust him.

And, in turn, he felt he trusted Germanicus enough to share his own concerns. Yes, he admitted. The boy glanced down at his paws, feeling anxious as he began to explain what was weighing so heavily on his mind. A few weeks back, Merrick came to me in a depleted state, ragged and weary. He... he said some strange things.