After a few long moments of consideration, Jess makes her choice.
"My father always tried to teach me to be honest and heroic. I haven't fulfilled his wishes. I ran off, became a rogue of sorts, living off the land and stealing whatever else I needed. But Father's gone now. He never lived to see me join Heroica. I'll stay behind. Perhaps he'll look down on this, and smile."
Turning her back to the rest of the party, Jess closed her eyes, and whispered:
"I'm sorry, Da. I hope I can still make you proud.''