Survival's the thing, isn't it?
Valor was in Nikodemos, unquestionable, and commitment like trees to stand or night to fall.
Sanctuary is for lovers, not fighters, this season.
So some will be left who remember.
Niko's angular face caught a flicker of firelight and Tempus saw his future there: sharp purpose, discipline, and power in perfect balance; love of man and gods, and mercy transcending all. If war ever wore a more humane face, this one would make it so.
Niko and his women will be the death of all the Stepsons yet.