[ her surprise comes quick, but it fades into a small smile. everyone in their cosmos knows how the ipc operates in broad strokes, so to hear this response from aventurine is a pleasant surprise. she knows how individualistic everyone can be, especially the higher in position they rise, so she appreciates this answer. ]

I like this side of you, Mr. Aventurine. You're right. It isn't up to us to choose, and it doesn't do much for us think about the hypothetical, but I like to gauge how people feel about it.

[ to see what they want, what they wish, what their hopes are. ]

It'd be a terrible decision for anyone. My heart goes to those who still have to make it, and in a very selfish way, I'm relieved I don't have to be one to make it.

[ even though she could, if it came down to it. even it would make her less herself. ]