[taking that in with the solemn consideration is deserves. Setting a precedent like that would be a strong statement indeed.] It's a difficult decision to make. Particularly when we don't have many plausible options.
[Hesitating slightly, but she would never really consider hiding information from Suzaku.] When I spoke with her, Road told me that they manipulate grieving people to call back the souls of their departed loved ones, and turn those souls into their weapons. She is -- proud of it.
[This time, her hesitation is because she physically can't speak for a long moment. Her wince is subtle, but speaks volumes.]
It is difficult not to let that, or the memory of that they did to Father Cross, weigh into my opinion. And yet, such decisions can't be made based on fear, or disgust. And you have the support of many powerful and courageous people at your side.
Perhaps -- it would be worth talking to them. Once they know you have the ability to remove their powers, they might be amicable to some form of truce. At the very least, the conversation would tell you a great deal about their motivations.
[Finally, she offers a thin smile.] You will always have my support, whatever you decide.