[ She knows it isn't a good look to say that her motivations are so narrow, but she's nothing if not honest. ]

In the end, nothing is guaranteed because neither side has ever won. All of us are just gambling on what we're willing to lose.

[ It's a little "what are we even here for" of her, but she's just trying to keep it real. Especially for recent arrivals -- she likes to be balanced, rather than rally too hard for Meridian at the risk of being misleading. ]

What are you trying to save the most, Mr. Howl?