Romain's expression is set. And if time is not reset, he thinks but does not say, they're fighting a losing battle regardless. This can't last much longer, either way.

"I can't say I rejoice at the prospect of my grandson offering up his life," Romain says, quietly, "but he's a brave young man. And proud. He will do his duty."

He taps the scroll against his leg, thoughts briefly elsewhere. "I am too old to be much use on a battlefield, but I wonder if my own talents might be better used than on translation." Romain knew a great deal on many subjects. If they were reaching the endgame, perhaps it was time to re-position himself on the board.