[his displeasure and bitterness is also obvious, but it doesn't faze her. her gaze remains steady, her stance firm]

I never called it peace.

[for a reason, too]

Peace never lasts. Humanity has proven that, time and time again. I am not so naive to think rejoining the two worlds will solve either's problems. But regardless of that, humanity still attempts to better themselves every single day of their lives. Goodness exists in them, and I trust in that glimmer.

[lifts a hand and places it over her heart. she believes in Jude Mathis.]

Have you not observed the same back in your home? Was there not a single human, even a single one, who made you believe in their goodness?