[fool me once shame on you fool me twice shame on me]

They supported a cause they thought was right, and people tend to not mind dying so long as they think it wasn't in vain. If you've succeeded, then you've honored their wishes and their beliefs. Their own spirits that were brave enough to try, that were inspired by you.

[... Many wars are that way, for humans, and Ferid wonders if their situation could foster something like that. It's every person for themselves, after all.]

It isn't unusual, back home, but I think it's different being the one in that spotlight.