[Mentally falling over. He is really bad at relationships. Which is showing to him now quite a bit.] So a person should be loyal even without knowing if someone will return, care, or even remember? Just hold on endless hope?? Seems strict. I mean how long before someone is allowed to give up?

Our misery as energy? Another brilliant idea... huh. I never would have thought of that, but you're right. I suppose it's certainly possible. Why else draft children to the battlefield?