Talking this over as just the facts is a nice change of pace from all the discussions had when it was actually happening. Inhaling the scent of berries and flowers before she speaks makes it feel all the more distant, too.

"People picked either sided with the gods or questioned the Null, far as I know." She was, regrettably, locked out of that particular event. Downsides of the Null already knowing you would fight them, honestly. "As for the network... Gave them access to get people on their side."

Because there were, of course, people who decided the Null's offer was worth it.