[we could go back to the "stupid" thing]

Of course. There is much to be done outside of here, and to die over something like this...

I loath to say it, but I worry the only way to...not guarantee our safety, as I fear that impossible in these circumstances, but at least prevent a repeat of such a wicked display, is to quietly follow this game's intended purpose... [There's the slightest flicker of a scowl on her face as she says this, and she knocks off all that fidgeting.]