[Kaoru's honestly so used to being self-sustaining when it comes to goals that the thought of CERES helping it along hadn't even occurred. The briefly surprised expression that appear may hint to that, though it may be hard to tell what Kaoru's opinion on it is, beyond "that was an unexpected suggestion".

After a few seconds of thought, Kaoru's gaze shifts away, both hands rising to fold together in a somewhat nervous-looking gesture.]

It would be a lie to say that I don't wish for a world where my kind can live in peace... I would prefer for extremes to be avoided, but we've already shouldered so many burdens that I couldn't possibly wish for more to be shouldered. A chance to thrive is something that we deserve, too.

[It's only semi-agreement and very delicately worded, but it's certainly not denial.]