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He nodded. "Ah, that's often the way of it. The hard, dirty work is often done in the dark, where there's no-one to see. Not just the life-or-death bits, but some of the most important moments in the tale are the ones where there's nobody around at all to see... Words in private with comrades, struggles with yourself as often as with any enemy. The 'you' that people think of when they hear your adventures so rarely matches with who you are, and only those who were there with you know the full story." There was a soft, sad smile as he thought, for a moment. "But, I think, having people who know the story, know the 'real' you, is important. I can't imagine I'd be here today if I didn't have people around me every step of the way, whom I loved dearly."