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Patricia would say that she volunteered because she felt guilty. Both she and Nick relied on Gibson, Berk, and Urek to run the council while they were in seclusion, after all, so it's only right for her to resume her duties once she returns.
But that wouldn't be the whole truth. She knows it. Nick knows it. And so do Gibson, Berk, and Urek.
"Please don't go overboard." Nick sighed as he flew next to her.
They were making their way to the Crimson Womb Universe with nothing but their bare flesh, bravely trekking the void as if it couldn't do anything to them at all.
Patricia looked scandalized when she heard him say this. She placed a hand on her chest, wore an exaggerated look of shock, and said,
"Why would you ever think that I would do such a thing? Am I so barbaric in your eyes, Nick?"
Nick gave her a blank gaze as if saying, 'Really? Are you seriously doing this right now? '
Patricia let out an ugly snort and relented.
