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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Nonlethal Force" data-source="post: 2677644" data-attributes="member: 35788">Sye looks deep into Lily's eyes for just a moment and then breaks the stare.  "It has to do with my father and my mentor, Jacobus.  I had a very happy life until my dad got into drinking when he lost his job.  That's a sad tale in and of itself, but needless to say I felt it was time to leave home.  I loved music, and when I left home I met Jacobus.  Jacobus tried to teach me all that he knew about music - I learned what I could.  We weren't together for all that long and Jacobus grew quite ill and coughed all the time.  I had to learn to perform by myself - it was the only thing that brought a smile to his face in the midst of his consumption.  But as always happens with people who suffer from consumption, he eventually did die.  I then spent a little time alone - touring the land and making some honest money.  That's when I heard about the call for troops.  I knew I wasn't a soldier - but I also knew that there were going to be plenty of people here who needed to smile - just like Jacobus.  I can't go home, so I've nowhere to go.  The soldiers need me here to remind them to enjoy life in the midst of their circumstances.  So I decided to come.  But you're right.  I'm not a typical soldier.  I'm here for the people, not the fight..."Sye stops, thinking for a moment.  "Well, look at you Lily.  Seems like you have a gift of listening as well.  I guess when I'm on stage everyone wants to hear my music but I seldom get a chance to tell my story.  So ... thanks for asking.  I guess I needed to get that off my chest."She takes another sip of water and starts to cough a little, having swallowed it too fast.  Once she recovers, she takes another drink.</blockquote>

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