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"Not the only option"? General Eliosmekt chuckled (perhaps). You don't think Private Fizmulouxh would have considered all the options before he settled on death? Even though he believed this was an extreme measure, I was convinced it was the right choice. I convinced him myself". He informed Captain Kazaliur. 

"You convinced him"? Captain Kazaliur was confused. "Why are you so keen on dying?"

"I am not." General Eliosmekt defended himself. "But, I understand my duty very well and what needs to be done for the greater cause". 

"Yes, I am aware. That's how we are taught, but we must also keep an open mind, find loopholes so that everyone can benefit." Captain Kazaliur argued.

"It's not the primary Zimerian sentiment." General Eliosmekt frowned. "Where did you pick up that from? You must be an explorer". General Eliosmekt noted.

"Indeed" Captain Kazaliur confirmed. "But, my point remains, why not look for loopholes"?