One program coming up with two conflicting methods towards an optimal outcome seems unlikely to me, but... I suppose it is possible.

If that's the case, then the situation on this planet must be more delicate and capricious than we originally thought.

[At least in how it related to the overall Timeline itself]

Yes, of course, though it's a dialogue I find important to take place. Our actions are limited, considering our situation, [it wasn't like Elias was thinking they should just drop their current goal,] but we will have a lot to consider, moving forward from this point.