"You're welcome," Tris tells her warmly, reaching for a slice of pizza and
sliding it onto one of the plates Laura had set out. She takes a few bites
before saying anything else.
Finally, thoughtfully, she speaks up.
"Nothing made me feel better, or as if it wasn't my fault, when I killed
someone during a flood. I won't waste my breath on that. But you have a
strong sense of guilt and responsibility, same as I do. What did
help me was planning safeguards that might help contain me next time
around. Maybe other people on board can help you think of some. For now,
we eat. Later, if you want to, we can plan."
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"You're welcome," Tris tells her warmly, reaching for a slice of pizza and sliding it onto one of the plates Laura had set out. She takes a few bites before saying anything else.
Finally, thoughtfully, she speaks up.
"Nothing made me feel better, or as if it wasn't my fault, when I killed someone during a flood. I won't waste my breath on that. But you have a strong sense of guilt and responsibility, same as I do. What did help me was planning safeguards that might help contain me next time around. Maybe other people on board can help you think of some. For now, we eat. Later, if you want to, we can plan."