Dr Simon
Explorer
I don't know about Dr Simon (though I imagine he feels the same), but I would just like to specify that I am fully conscious that this is a game and I'm here to enjoy myself, i.e. my ego/self-worth/deep feelings are *not* deeply invested in this single decision.
What he said. As Dr. Simon, I'm not fussed either way the decision goes, and I agree with BF that the inter-party disagreement is a good opportunity for character development.
As for Darius, he's pretty single-minded when it comes to the Empire, but he's not so invested in the kidnap option as to forgo everything else.