[Girl, tell her about it. Even when she tries to predict how Mithra will react, Manuela only feels like she gets it right a mere quarter of the time.]

I did. ... Well, I was also hoping we might split the vote in a way that forced Riri's hand, so it was a little impulsive of me in that regard.

[Nothing could be gained by sending both pairs to the booth if there was some sort of miraculous tie... but there could have been something else to be gained. Because she's inclined to be more forthcoming in the response to the question, she cops to her rash decision-making quickly.]

I just don't think he's capable of manipulation, so he always says things how he sees them.