No, I think not.

[Elissa's tone brooks no nonsense.]

I believe, instead, that you would prefer a competent puppet that will win you votes and admiration. Your skills speak for you; you lack, however, the freedom of mobility among ranks that I have. And I'm not keen on giving you that advantage.

[Not when she can already see the consequences of this endeavor.]

I will stand beside you should you be chosen. But I will cast my lot just the same.