She seems so serious. Bertie can't imagine going through what Mechakara had done eight times in a day. It defies all logic and reason and decency. But her earnest response isn't one he can brush away lightly.

"My dear girl, I have full faith in you that, should the moment arise, you will put your life to the hazard without a single thought to your own well-being." Much to her detriment, in his opinion. "But don't... don't cheapen that. You said you've died taking out threats. What good is it to die for nothing? That's not really what you'd be doing."