"I have fought in many battles, Gregor," said Vikus cautiously.
"I know, but you don't go looking for them. You try to work out every other way you can think of first. Even with the spiders. And Ripred," said Gregor. "Even when people think you're wrong, you keep trying."
"Well, Gregor, I know the gift I would wish to give you, but you can only find it yourself," said Vikus.
"What is it?" said Gregor.
"Hope," said Vikus. "There are times it will be very hard to find. Times when it will be much easier to choose hate instead. But if you want to find peace, you must first be able to hope it is possible."