"And I'd never take the helm." An awful idea. He can't imagine it. Not unless it were literally the only way to release everyone.

"I'm not sure how much this will actually change his goals, in the end. Apotheosis might still be the best way to prevent human control..." He rests his head against hers once more, reaching down to pat her hand. "You're right, though. I need to be very, very sure of what I want and what I'm doing. He's going to need a few days to think things over, and then I'll go back and see if anything's changed."