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[songburdened]

[ For perhaps the first time over the network, Elizabeth doesn't exactly look chipper. She's fidgeting, pulling at bits of her hair and moving as she talks. ]

Hello. I... I was hoping that I could ask you all your opinions, based on your own experiences. I realize that what I'm asking is situational and... well, really, private, but I really do need advice.

... When you have to kill, or... had to, before, what was it that allowed you to reason through it? Even if the act is for the greater good, it's still the taking of a life. Someone told me once that it was a necessity, though a terrible one, and I know now that he was right. Still, though, if it wasn't for survival-- for your own survival-- [ She pauses, reconsiders. ] If someone else was in danger--an innocent--is it any easier?

[ Clearly, she's never killed anyone before. Elizabeth chews on her lip, very much agitated. ]

Oh! This isn't about anyone on the ship, not at all. I'm only wondering for when I return to Columbia.

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[toomuchtenacity]

Survival. If I didn't stop them they were going to kill me. Simple.

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[songburdened]

But, it isn't me who's in danger.

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[toomuchtenacity]

So you have to kill someone to save someone else?

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[songburdened]

I think it may come to that, yes.

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[toomuchtenacity]

Do you know why the're doing it? Trying to kill them I mean?

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[songburdened]

For revenge. For... reparations.

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[toomuchtenacity]

Sounds a bit far for revenge.

Do what you have to do unless you can find a better choice, I say. But I've never had to kill unless it was for survival so I can't offer the best advice. Sorry.

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[songburdened]

Don't worry. And thank you for the advice. I really do appreciate it. I suppose we'll see what happens...

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[toomuchtenacity]

No problem. I don't have much experience with people I'm afraid but hope it helps. I'm Chell by the way.

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[songburdened]

My name's Elizabeth. It's very nice to meet you, Chell.