"That depends on the person's duty and whether they fully understand what their sacrifice accomplishes," Momo replied. "I, for example, am well aware of my duty and understand the circumstances in which my life means nothing compared to the situation around me."

She sighed. "But people are passionate, emotional creatures. We rarely ever take the time to think things through before acting. Even shinigami are like this. I'd say that had to do with once having been human, but the nobles are even worse about it than a commoner like me."