[Probably the opposite of Clarine's plan, but nonetheless fully functional, well done, Stocking.

But she thinks it over hard for a long moment. She can't just hide from this. If she hides her face like a child, then she is no better than the people pointing fingers at random. So slowly, she straightens her shoulders, and draws in a deep breath.]

I cannot vote for Souza. Not... not upon seeing the belief his friends have in him. To do so would be to undermine all I believe in how we must work together and trust each other.

[Which leaves...two.]