[She will not entertain the thought that there were no survivors.]

You witnessed the conditions that they were working under. They are stronger than you give them credit for.

[There is a moment of tense silence following. Truthfully, she had wondered if it was wise to allow so many Displaced along for the ride — and now, perhaps this was a consequence of that.

But she would go back for them, before too long. She did not leave her people behind.]

You always have a choice, William. It is not a matter of can or cannot. It is whether or not you will stand down.