I have to do my best to make sure I'm in a secure position.
Teacher's help wasn't necessary to combat the Wardens, but her support was a win condition by itself.
Before this whole mess started, I once tried to get her support but failed.
Teacher wanted nothing to do with the Wardens after her last interaction with them; it was a slight disappointment on my end, but it was understandable considering her past.
After that, we came to an agreement and practically ignored each other's true existence.
Thankfully, it wasn't necessary at the time since the Wardens started leaving me alone for a while, but things have since changed. Now that things had come to the point where I might be in a position to make a deal with her, I must do so.
Success was unlikely, but if I could, then victory would suddenly become just inches away from my grasp.
Within this subdued atmosphere, I only stared at Teacher's sodden eyes as she asked 'why'.
