[ Matt considers. And, with a crooked lilt to his smile, he says, ] If I was going to spearhead a new park or apartment complex, the first step would be community engagement. And this is a hell of a lot more consequential than one of those, so ...

Maybe I'll try my hand at that. Ask around and see if anything takes shape.

[ He hears her that there's likely a diversity of opinion out in the wider islands. But he likes the idea of at least trying something concrete, something within his wheelhouse. Something that doesn't involve fighting anyone. ]