[He blinks, a little bit surprised if only because of how the conversation had been going just a minute ago. Despite her outburst, Caesar continues to speak calmly and evenly.]

Who knows? You're right, it isn't fair, but war isn't fair. You already know that. However, even if the Malnosso are using us, we're not fighting for the same reasons they are. As long as we're out here, we have to fight because we have to protect ourselves.