"I've seen death." Aloy is younger than Lexa and the words put her on the defensive. The idea that this was too much for her, after what she'd done and seen. She shakes her head at Lexa.

"I can deal with death. I just try to avoid it when I can. Unnecessary killing isn't needed." That she has seen too much of in her already short life. She takes a breath.

"I'll be reliable. I promise."