[It's okay, Duo, she's the one who brought it up. She'd rather have realism than lie just meant to make her feel better. She appreciates it.

She nods along as Duo explains his point and then sighs, reaching for the bottle to take another drink.] I have no doubt this Magda fellow has his entire own agenda and helping us is only coincidental in it. I have to admit, I'm getting quite tired of being used. I have no problem with helping the people of this planet--I thought, at first, that's what we were meant to do. To help the warring cities and get them to come to peace. Now... I'm not so sure of anything.

[She's quiet as she sets the bottle back down] What would they gain from making this elaborate lie like this? They're clearly much more powerful than any of us can know, having the ability to simply... freeze time and all on this planet. [Mipha pauses and then adds thoughtfully] I suppose if they would rather we help them out of kindness and friendship, making themselves seem benevolent would be in their favor...

[She sighs deeply.] I want to believe in good intentions, but they make it quite difficult lately...