[ julius closes his eyes for a few moments. he's said something similar to jusis once upon a time, so maybe: ]

I am. I may be a fool, but I do. I know all too keenly the pain of losing a comrade dear to one's heart. Even if we are strangers, there's bound to be someone waiting for you back home. Do what you think is right, but... you must live.

[ you must.

that night, in the red rain, his fate was sealed because he had allowed someone to die. ]

... I apologize if this is too overbearing.

[ he opens his eyes, his expression a touch weary. he shouldn't be dumping this on a kid, no. ]