[Being addressed by Gaia like this is far too familiar to Elle. A sick, furious feeling settles in her gut. She clenches her fists and steps forward. Her voice is cold and even as she sets back her shoulders and looks the great Spirit directly in the eye.]

What right do you have to set that path for those of us who have had no say in the matter? You have taken warriors and children alike-- does your quorum give you comfort as you put them in harms way?

You have shown yourselves to be willing to alter the core of our beings without concern for our consent. What reason do we have to accept your terms as you have set them? If this is non-negotiable why shouldn't we walk away?