[quote=@AcerRo]
I guess the real question is... why is Nate okay with being.... mediocre? For lack  of a better word.  Eli only had to save one girl, but instead be kicked off a battle that the reformists won't win. 
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Because sometimes starting a battle that could do extensive damage to the city and possibly result in civilian deaths is not the best option.
(wellll that's why I would not have done that)