Of course. I've been around a long time, and had to make life-changing decisions countless times. I'm not so deluded to think I've never made a wrong choice in all that time.

[Immortal as she may be, she was no god. But still... at least she made choices. She'll stand by that.

But she regards Blade carefully. That sounds like something Drechiels would've said. Venti's done well for himself in his choosing of a knight. ]

Very well. I can see that you have true passion to your resolve. I commend you for that.

[But she raises her lance, moving into battle position]

But it takes more than passion to see things through. Let's see if that fire will last through a battle of steel.