[She contemplates his words for a moment, then her concerned expression relaxes into gentle resignation.]
We do have a choice, and if this is yours, no one can tell you otherwise. I hope that you'll persevere against whatever may accost you in the Crossing.
[It doesn't feel right to simple let him walk into such a unknown danger, but what else can she do? Offering to face the challenge together with him would provide him not with an asset but a burden. Even so, she wants to explain as much - he hasn't asked for help, but not even letting him know that she considered lending a hand would be callous in her mind.]
I'd go with you, but I fear you wouldn't stand a better chance with me at your side. There are others among us who are torn on the choice, aren't there? Perhaps you will find a stronger companion among them.
[He made it clear that he's ready to accept whatever fate may befall him, but no one deserves to lose themselves - whatever that may entail - all alone.]
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We do have a choice, and if this is yours, no one can tell you otherwise. I hope that you'll persevere against whatever may accost you in the Crossing.
[It doesn't feel right to simple let him walk into such a unknown danger, but what else can she do? Offering to face the challenge together with him would provide him not with an asset but a burden. Even so, she wants to explain as much - he hasn't asked for help, but not even letting him know that she considered lending a hand would be callous in her mind.]
I'd go with you, but I fear you wouldn't stand a better chance with me at your side. There are others among us who are torn on the choice, aren't there? Perhaps you will find a stronger companion among them.
[He made it clear that he's ready to accept whatever fate may befall him, but no one deserves to lose themselves - whatever that may entail - all alone.]