[ Who wouldn't, Elda cant help but think.

... But on the other hand, Elda clears her thought and places a hand down on the podium. She then boldly declares ]

I, Elda Marker, have things I refuse to let go of. Even if all of those dead souls were lost, I would not take action! You know of my selfishness, and I promise that.

[ A beat ]

... Sorry, dead people.