Don't believe in no-win scenarios

It was as intense for her to do as for others to watch. Isidor doesn't stop looking at the elemental until the moment she vanishes into the void. Even then she gives herself a moment to set her composure before turning back to Felix.

Things would be so much easier if Felix has remained aloof, or even enforced his villainy. Instead she reluctantly has to admit, "That was... a privilege to dance." A second later she manages, "Thank you."

Still, she can't quite resist asking, "Will she come back some day? Or will it be another elemental?"