Estinien nods his head. Howl's sentiment about war, how he'd been giving it his everything, seemingly for naught - Estinien feels much the same. The idea that they could have fought so hard, only for it to all be washed away the moment he thought they were finally at peace... it's horrible to consider. He's not sure he could stand it.

There's enough uncertainty that he doesn't feel the full weight of the loss, but it's just as impossible to be at ease. The possibility alone is enough to cause him pain.

"Aye. And if so... what about our beings saw us alone spared... to be reborn in such a manner?" He shakes his head. "I would not allow myself to surrender to despair so easily, but the possibility will not leave my mind. We must needs find the truth."