Audric's smile was light, and there was a sad element to it as well.
"I learned a long time ago to compartmentalize. If you lose your focus in battle, you're a dead man... So when you're on the battlefield, you have to be, heart and mind, on the field. When you're at home, your heart and thoughts should be at home with your family. Never do anything by halves, and when you make a decision, stick to it. It's better to make a bad decision than to do nothing at all."
He paused, then added, "Besides, I've had a few years to come to terms with my demons."