[ Here's a gentle but nonetheless firm hand on your shoulder. ]

The things that you choose to fight for usually are, old friend.

[ Even if they don't pan out quite the way you hope. ]

Well, [ saying that now as he indulges himself with that cigar. ] You're both young and able. Just don't distract the boy too much. [ Heh heh heh. ] The way his current track record is going, he's showing much promise as a hunter.