Shut up. The words nearly curdle like a snarl from between parted lips, a fraying of composure that would be heinous in its egregious shattering of the porcelain mask - would be, if it occurred at all.

Which it does not.

To force them to choose would be cruel. Even for them. So they do not force anyone to choose. They pick an option that one would consider a MERCY, in every respect.

* Flee.

They've got better to do.