Men are fools who forget what really matters while time goes by.
All gods are tricksters, and war gods worst of any.
No ethos, pursued without thought or mercy, is ethical.
This is as 'alone' as I'm likely to get with you - you're not half so fetching as your daughter.
Niko knew death like a sister - she was his true partner in the phenomenal world.
Loyalty must be forged - to him, to his: stronger than iron, from experience, from risk - it can't be bought, or taught, or promised before the fact. Allegiance must be earned so it will hold, win or lose.