[At the mention of his 'revenge', Cor seems to pressy the wipe a little too hard against the wounds, just for a brief moment. Surely, it's just coincidence...]

And did you think it was worth the cost? Worth all the lives lost because of that gods-damn never-ending war? The retaliation your people would've faced from Lucis if we had successfully repelled the Empire?

[His touch is still even and firm, even as his voice and glare seem as sharp as a cruel blade.]