I don't want a replacement for Elizabeth, [she said, and was surprised to find it was true. Well, surprised to find how much harder her voice was than she intended it to be. Staring at her cup again.]

We're both here for a reason, and when I leave, I will be returning to a war. The best thing for both of us is fulfilling our deals.

[Though she had no idea how they would be able to keep Elizabeth and so their jobs. She held some halfhearted hope that the Admiral would rewrite things again so that it was possible.]