"Of course not. They would require defending. However, I would caution you to temper your expectations." In his opinion it was also easier to cover someone who was fleeing when you were not fleeing yourself.

Then Linhardt's eyes and expression changed. Kelson saw that hopelessness in there, and wondered if he had misread him. It seemed perhaps his opinions did not match his experience.

So Kelson's own demeanor chanced, and did his best to soften the harder stance to his voice. "No, it is not. Forcing a surrender through non lethal means or with minimal casualties is always something to strive for. I have managed to do it on several occasions. But not always." He was proud of those times he had succeeded. Unfortuantely those times were damaged by the deaths caused later on. Deaths he knew would have been far less if he had killed instead of showing mercy.

Then Kelson arched an eyebrow and simply stared at Linhardt. Discomfort? Really? He didn't deign to answer that. It was ridiculous.