Daisy had not answered this question the day before. Now, seeing Searcher trying to steer the conversation in that direction again, she knew she had to give him a direct answer.
"I only hope that when I have a choice, I can make the right one. Time has never been my friend. For you, time means endless work and knowledge. You enjoy it. You find my behavior incomprehensible, but for me, my current life is what I enjoy. Why shouldn't I like this life?"
Her answer was somewhat roundabout. Captain America, Spider-Man, and the Thing did not think there was much deeper meaning to it, but Searcher gave it serious thought.
He then asked, "What is the meaning of choice? You have already reached your current level. If you continue going further, will it bring you greater satisfaction? Probably not. Your troubles will rise along with your power."
This time, Daisy answered quickly. Pointing at Spider-Man, she said, "His uncle once said something I find very reasonable: with great power comes great responsibility. I do have many troubles. Your operation alone disrupted my weekend vacation plans."
Then she changed tack and continued, "Let me tell you a story. A king, a priest, and a rich man stand in a circle, with a soldier standing between them. All three want the soldier to kill the other two. Who do you think the soldier will choose in the end? Will he choose royal power, the gods, or wealth?"
She had no intention of hearing the Celestial's answer and answered herself, "I am willing to be that soldier, because the sword is in my hand, and I can make the choice."
On the morning two days later, Searcher glanced at Daisy. After the two nodded to each other in farewell, the Celestial