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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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[pushesback]

If I can give you some advice? Don't hesitate. That'll just cause you more trouble.

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[songburdened]

So... I should do what needs to be done and... if I regret it, then regret it later?

[ She smiles, albeit hesitantly. ]

I suppose you can't really regret something if you haven't done it, yet.

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[pushesback]

Something like that. I would say to try to not regret it at all. But honestly that'd probably make you into what you don't wanna be.

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[songburdened]

Yes, that's what I think, too. ... Well, when the time comes, I hope that I can do... something, at least.