[Oh does she ever not like the sound of that. Despite that he's absolutely correct, it hurts that she can't take care of someone she loves when they need her.]
[After a deep breath, she nods.] Thank you, Aidan. You're right, I should focus on getting things back in order. And possibly finding a new way to defend myself so this doesn't happen again.
[Sure, she's a petite pacifist with pink hair, but Coordinators are responsible for some of the most dangerous innovations ever made. Things that can prevent a nuclear reaction and destroy all life on a planet. It's very doable for Lacus can figure out how to design some small thing to defend herself. She just hasn't wanted to until now.]