"Clarke," she corrects Cao Pi gently, and as unobtrusively as she can while the conversation flows around them. "Not 'lady', just Clarke."

She nods at Kol, acknowledging his skepticism while seeking to reassure. "A vote does seem fair. If someone has a particular skill set that's an unmet need, it stands to reason they should volunteer their services — but by all means, we should leave it up to the populace to decide who they want to guide them."