[Pess looks up expectantly at Edgeworth for attention. Needless to say, Edgeworth is only too happy to oblige and pats the dog on the head.]

Sometimes we stand a chance, but yes, other times our battles are futile.

[A pause. There's a reminiscent look in his eyes, tinged with...well, it could be sadness, or just weariness.]

Perhaps you prefer joining a war, but I had no battle experience until it happened to me.