[More than a few shadows go over Aidan's face before he responds, very quietly, with:]
Yes. Yes it was.
[There's no use denying it, especially to someone who has recently become a full-fledged operative of his conspiracy. Civilians were told whatever they needed to know. Soldiers, though...]
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Yes. Yes it was.
[There's no use denying it, especially to someone who has recently become a full-fledged operative of his conspiracy. Civilians were told whatever they needed to know. Soldiers, though...]