Whoah. Soldat would be distracted by the illusions if they weren't used to having to split their attention-- as it is, they do lean forward to peer a little more closely at them, still listening intently. It's an interesting tale, but doesn't change the feeling of something alien and fantastical. Like a story out of a book.

When the illusions fade and Fjord looks away, they sit back again. Their interest doesn't really trump Fjord's feelings, does it. "I'm sorry she died. And you died," they say, a little more quietly. "Do you miss your team?"