My profile makes it clear I'm a scientist, right? I deal in facts, not... [pausing to rephrase.] What I mean is, I don't want to make it seem like you're stupid for thinking things might turn out better than they seem. You aren't. But reviving a group of people of this size... I can hardly comprehend the raw amount of power it would take to bring even four of us back.

[another small pause, because she's aware this next sentiment is mostly fueled by her own insecurities rather than anything nahida actually implied, but she has a tendency to view every discussion like this as a chance to prove she's Smart. exhausting.]

If I disagree with you, it's not because I don't know enough about history, and not because I'm unwilling to look for any alternatives. You know that, right?