[ Neil has to think long and hard about her answer. She was right; he had Hiling in his sights once before (figuratively), and this did not help her case. In fact, the attacks just keep getting more personal. Lyle, then Alle, then Lacus... It's all leading straight to a confrontation with him, as far as he can tell. Why shouldn't he head toward the inevitable conclusion? ]
[ The answer is standing right behind him, and he turns toward Lacus again. ] You're going too far to protect everyone. It won't work. [ It never works. ]