Abraham's question was met with a nod. "Yup. And navigating, and studying the critters that live in there." He was fairly well-rounded as it went with respect to his training for Hedge work. "Call me if you two need a third, for sure."
The debate continued, with some elements floating away, but generally speaking, things were on track. The Ogre nodded agreeably to the point that Rhodes made about making sure everyone knew that it could be done with a pledge, consensually, and the Fairest's point seemed to be that he would in fact act, and accept policing internally. He wasn't sure he agreed with the Spring Courtier's reasoning, but he did find he agreed with Abraham's conclusion, that one should act, as well. Exegesis's point was also reasonable, although everyone seemed to be dancing around the notion that the most obvious solution to an insane Lost was execution, for the safety of the community.
"Fawkes is correct about what I'm thrusting at. Perhaps it's a policy worth thinking about further, something we could come back to. I did just spring the topic out of the blue, but I think it's worth talking about. It is so easy for people to slip down the rabbit hole, but with principled structures in place to protect them and guide their caregivers..."
He left the rest unsaid. They could do fine work. They could do good. A hopeful message.
As Simone headed for the door, Orion said, "Simone, let's chat more later. It was good seeing you." He wouldn't interfere in the irritated medic's departure, but he was certainly sorry to see her go.