That's fair.

[ he nods, his expression unchanging. there's no reason to think any less of kris because of the vote...or because of the whole plot. ]

A popularity contest...

[ he ponders over the idea, a bit confused. it's not like he ever experienced school to know how those things work. but now that he thinks about it... ]

I guess. If you're useful, or if you're well-liked, you have a higher chance at coming out alive.