Frater, Amicus

Chapter Nine: Shapes

There Peter was, lying on his dormitory bed, studying.

And, then, Edmund entered, clearly aggravated.

"Peter, why do these boys act like war is a sport? Why do they act as if killing is just a game?"

"Because they are boys."

"But,I'm too a boy, and I clearly don't hold the same viewpoint as them."

"You've fought in real wars. You have watched men die, either by your sword or your enemy's. Your experiences have shaped you. You've been there. You know.

"When did you become so wise, brother?"

"I've always been. You've just to begun to take notice."