[Yes, a warrior culture being persuaded to integrate instead of invade is something, but what rings out most to Kurt was the last bit of followup statement: forcibly deported and contact cut off.
The sudden realization causes his breath to hitch, ruby-red irides dilating with apprehension.] ... so, [he starts, proceeding with trepidation,] there's a chance we'll never get off this planet, then.
[He decides not to dwell, though, his expression softening to relief when Kazuhira mentions the well-being of his friends.] 'Hopefully' makes it sound like there's doubt. Are some of them unwell? [Admittedly, he feels somewhat foolish, blindly accepting help from the Savrii, but he'd never thought one of them (let alone more than that) would put that trust to the test.]
I honestly wouldn't be surprised if they were. We overstepped our boundaries multiple times. You can only do that so much before people decide the risk isn't worth it anymore.
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The sudden realization causes his breath to hitch, ruby-red irides dilating with apprehension.] ... so, [he starts, proceeding with trepidation,] there's a chance we'll never get off this planet, then.
[He decides not to dwell, though, his expression softening to relief when Kazuhira mentions the well-being of his friends.] 'Hopefully' makes it sound like there's doubt. Are some of them unwell? [Admittedly, he feels somewhat foolish, blindly accepting help from the Savrii, but he'd never thought one of them (let alone more than that) would put that trust to the test.]
I honestly wouldn't be surprised if they were. We overstepped our boundaries multiple times. You can only do that so much before people decide the risk isn't worth it anymore.