"Yes, but it wasn't the right thing to do. I shouldn't have coddled them as much as I did, and I should have listened to them sooner. Luckily, it wasn't too late," Kang smiled to himself. "They made me proud. And they still do, especially Fon."

...now that was surprising. "I knew he was in a war, but not how important his role in it was. It must have been difficult for you, being stuck in the middle and not being able to do anything."