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[ 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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[ Robin's face on the screen isn't pleased, and he's wearing the mask, today, but his voice is. Almost gentle. ]

I was taught, and I've seen it work through some pretty horrible situations, that there's always another way. If you're prepared enough. If you're good enough. It's what we do, Batman and I. Save the innocents, put the guilty ones away. Some of them aren't as bad as they look in the heat of the moment, either.

Some of them can go back to being... people, rather than criminals.

[ He's fourteen, and he knows that only applies to some. But, for the most part, you never know which one it'll be, when things are going down. So, no-kill rule in place. ]

Only, I'm not sure if I can capture her, or--... no. The authorities in Columbia would kill her straightaway, or worse. I don't want her dead, but if she's killing innocent people... children...

[ Elizabeth shakes her head. ]

I wish I could talk to her, but I'm afraid.

Then, maybe, you need a plan. Knowing what she can do, knowing what you can do, knowing how you can pit your strengths against her weaknesses.

It's usually possible. Just not very easy, usually.

Though if she's hurting people, plans for containment are also a good idea.

But if you rush unprepared, then you probably might end up with no other choice but to kill her. That's why thinking ahead is important, always.

I never expected it to be easy. And I didn't think that there could be a simple answer, either, but... knowing that...

[ She sighs. ]

I'll try and come up with a plan while I'm here, on the ship.

That would be a start, yeah. I mean, I know we don't remember anything from here, when we go back, but... getting into the habit might still help.

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