[It is a fair assumption, though one Rei has to stick a pin in. It's been a long time, but really, in a lot of ways? She's come to think of Mamoru Chiba, Endymion, as a part of the team.]

Ten girls, and one man. One of each of us for the eight planets aside from the Earth, two for the Moon and it's kingdom, and then the Guardian of Earth is a male. [And she was happy to work with him, of course.]

And yes, I suppose it is. Trust is something precious, and difficult to really give. But at least in this it's unlikely someone's goals are going to run counter to ours. Getting home, figuring out what's going on? That's the endgame, and while opinions may differ on how to reach it, we can at least trust that people will act in their own best interests.

[And supporting CERES has obviously not been the way to go.]

I'm sure you'll be fine, yes, I really don't doubt it. But [she flashes a warm smile.] think of it as a professional courtesy.