[ lotor nearly reaches out to stabilize ikaruga, as she attempts to use her powers, but thinks better of it once she clearly gets it under control. and at her suggestion: ]

It is not worth it, if it gets more of us killed.

[ warningly, as he turns to look at ikaruga, his brow furrowed. ]

We've already lost enough on this journey with Astoria; pursuit of knowledge isn't worth potential death.