If you go down the path of tears, Zana becomes an ally in the next mission, which is much better.
But I'd also like to develop Kirill along the path of blood.
Has anyone tried not committing to a specific path, choosing "tears" after freeing Wier (without rebuilding the fort), and then choosing the path of blood in the next mission, after Zana has already become a companion.
I'm just too lazy to replay from the beginning to check.