[ This feels certifiably like an odd conversation she's having with him, but it's no more unnerving than speaking to a white Nevron. No, actually, it's definitely more unnerving and uncomfortable, but there's not much she can do in the moment. And she's committed herself down this path for the time being. The only way out is through.
Sciel can't know his thoughts but she can almost imagine where they're headed. Will you be looking for help? Will there be more Expeditioners? Will the others be there?
And she answers honestly: ]
If I have to, then yes. It's not ideal but there's no one else.
[ No one she's come across, at the very least. So if she's the only one, then that's that, and it's likely easier that way. If Sciel is the only collateral on offer, then it's a better trade than to involve too many variables. And she'd never forgive herself if her dalliance with peace cost one of the others their safety.
She gives a half-hearted shrug. ]
I don't know what anyone else here has gone through. These others who have shown up from...other worlds. [ She doesn't like the way it sounds in her mouth, too fantastical. ] I can't ask them to make that risk. I've got less than a year left now. It's better that I take the chance.
ehhhhhhh idk timelines, we'll just go with it
[ This feels certifiably like an odd conversation she's having with him, but it's no more unnerving than speaking to a white Nevron. No, actually, it's definitely more unnerving and uncomfortable, but there's not much she can do in the moment. And she's committed herself down this path for the time being. The only way out is through.
Sciel can't know his thoughts but she can almost imagine where they're headed. Will you be looking for help? Will there be more Expeditioners? Will the others be there?
And she answers honestly: ]
If I have to, then yes. It's not ideal but there's no one else.
[ No one she's come across, at the very least. So if she's the only one, then that's that, and it's likely easier that way. If Sciel is the only collateral on offer, then it's a better trade than to involve too many variables. And she'd never forgive herself if her dalliance with peace cost one of the others their safety.
She gives a half-hearted shrug. ]
I don't know what anyone else here has gone through. These others who have shown up from...other worlds. [ She doesn't like the way it sounds in her mouth, too fantastical. ] I can't ask them to make that risk. I've got less than a year left now. It's better that I take the chance.