[he draws in a breath, uneven. he hates this more than anything. he remembers the reason she gave for why she did it, but even still—]

I would have... I would have let you.

[kill him, and even he can hardly believe he's saying that. but this is a cause he's willing to sacrifice him for.]

Didn't you think of how much more is at risk now? How many others— How much we need you right now?

[but it's not just that. it's the fact that if the wrong person wins this game, they're all going to die. and if they die with no hope of revival, how many other worlds will perish because they're not there to save them?]