No, it wasn't the only option in this reality, but Keith wasn't so much dedicated to the Agrii as he was jaded against hoping that they could find an alternative.

Instead, he was going to give the retreating suit an incredulous look as it flew off before shouting, "You are if you're just going to leave like that!"

But, now Keith was pissed, so he climbed out the water and went to go dry off.