She inclined her head in acknowledgment. He didn't need to be interrogated on how he defined 'necessary' and 'unnecessary.' She wasn't sure if she could withstand the reciprocal questioning... she had a part to play in the grand finale between Nohr and Hoshido, and Rikkai's dilemma was but an interlude.

Yet she wanted to see its performers triumph.

"What would make you feel safe enough to try?"