[ She would never say it in so many words, but they are pretty fucked. ]

I'm familiar with your brother. He's certainly skilled, but I would not trust his politics on this mission.

[ Of the rest of them. She's been making notes, there's the quiet scratch of a pencil in the background to confirm it. ]

Rifters are an unnecessary hazard unless we've no other options. Vandelin held this post before me--do you think he's likely to hold a grudge?