“If I may...Let me explain, Eliza. Zev is right and time is running out. It is the only possible outcome, the only one that will save everyone. Even if you stay, it won’t change anything. We’ll still die and then the Union will consider us defective, as we were unable to protect you. They will most likely decide to Wipe us all.”
Eliza’s eyes widened.
“That’s not fair. It is my choice to stay.”
“And choices have repercussions.” He responded, in a gentle tone that bellied his harsh words.
Talk about a rock and a hard place. If she left, they will sacrifice themselves and die for her. If she stayed, they will die because of her. The only difference leaving made was that she and Zev would live. Probably.”