Cooper sighs heavily, running a hand through his hair. It catches on the goggles still in them and he pulls them off, looking down and toying with them as he answers her simple, honest statement.

"You've picked your path." He looks back up, doing his best to sound old and wise. For all he knows, he's coming off as sounding over-dramatic and ridiculous. "Keep that loyalty for better or for worse. It'll serve you well."