I don't know if there's a way of divining intent, but...

[ She considered, tapping the side of her face. ]

That's not without merit. Those that I've spoken to so far have been... rather driven toward the cause. We may have to invest time into them, to befriend and cajole.

[ It had taken Catherine years of putting up with Akua's own deceptions, to lead her to the correct path. ]

I'm sure, for many, there is a reason they look to this cause, don't you think?