( because it hurts to watch it wither each time? she's a practical woman, one who would rather salvage a situation before bothering to debate the ethics that might justify it, but she is also prone to believing in things. even if she doesn't need a cause to want to help people.

so, no relenting yet, even if he dismisses her outright.

when she speaks, it's calmly. )

I did. And did you not say you wanted release? Here one the planet it's like living in the past. But--up there? There is plenty of reason to think that the Orbiters have something that could help you and everyone else afflicted. They are preoccupied with protecting this planet at the moment, but that doesn't mean they will always be unable to help you.