[The running tally of people with that thought process is three for three, time bending shenanigans aside. Cagalli's own opinions are kept to herself, but she does question the logic behind the choices, despite deciding to move on with it as is.
She eyes the ring he slides her way, lips pressing together at the implication of helplessness on her part. Their shared history leaves a lot to be desired, the impression of the other not the most flattering on the best of days. Of course she wants to argue, to dissuade him from having that view, but realistically, now isn't the time or place.]
Thank you, I'll borrow this for now. [The offering is accepted, not entirely reluctantly. It's a loan, a personal compromise she internally settles on over outright rejecting based on her own stubborn pride. She'll find her footing here, discover the ways she can help without becoming a hindrance to them.
To her credit, Cagalli isn't doubting herself or wallowing in her inability to pilot like the rest of them. Her skills are solid for her position, good even. There's no question in her mind that there's a rhythm for her to find and settle into. Her goal isn't to prove Shinn wrong, not really. It's absolutely bigger than that, and her priorities are properly in line.
It just might be a nice bonus if it works out that way.]
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She eyes the ring he slides her way, lips pressing together at the implication of helplessness on her part. Their shared history leaves a lot to be desired, the impression of the other not the most flattering on the best of days. Of course she wants to argue, to dissuade him from having that view, but realistically, now isn't the time or place.]
Thank you, I'll borrow this for now. [The offering is accepted, not entirely reluctantly. It's a loan, a personal compromise she internally settles on over outright rejecting based on her own stubborn pride. She'll find her footing here, discover the ways she can help without becoming a hindrance to them.
To her credit, Cagalli isn't doubting herself or wallowing in her inability to pilot like the rest of them. Her skills are solid for her position, good even. There's no question in her mind that there's a rhythm for her to find and settle into. Her goal isn't to prove Shinn wrong, not really. It's absolutely bigger than that, and her priorities are properly in line.
It just might be a nice bonus if it works out that way.]