The Elf Carnival(1)
"Aren't elves supposed to be proud creatures who are known to never bow to anyone?"
Of course, Daneel had to act like he was surprised. After all, he wasn't supposed to know so many deep facts about elves.
Still kneeling, Katerina said, "Yes, we are proud. But we are not blind creatures who cannot recognize good and bad. And it is that pride that does not allow us to ignore debts. It would eat at us, day and night, until we choose to fulfill it. I think I speak for all elves when I say that the debt of saving our species is something worth bending our knee to."
Even though Daneel had been hoping for this, hearing the sincerity in Katerina's voice, he couldn't help but smile even wider from the bottom of his heart.
Wait…why wasn't Eldra like this?
Wasn't giving her the throne also a debt?
After a moment of thought, Daneel realized what the answer was and felt like slapping his head with frustration.