He tries to find more words, but the truth of the matter was out before he was even certain what was being said. There is the very real possibility this is it. If that brain has evolved, it might be impossible to contain. If they go down there, it comes with every possibility they are going to die and the Grand Design begins anew. But this time, there is no other plan, something they built meticulously over time, risks assessed. But if it ends, then together.
And the Dark Urge is telling him to stay behind. So this is it.
This was something they were facing in a smaller capacity before. An understanding that all of this would have to stop and only resume again once all was done. Ideally.
They don't exactly have the best track record for ideals right now. But the Dark Urge has been very good at defying the odds, and that's the only thing Enver can hold onto when there's nothing left he can argue with.
The once-human takes his hand. He can't speak without breaking, in the moment. It's the only thing he can do to answer. To show he's listening. That he will follow.
no subject
And the Dark Urge is telling him to stay behind. So this is it.
This was something they were facing in a smaller capacity before. An understanding that all of this would have to stop and only resume again once all was done. Ideally.
They don't exactly have the best track record for ideals right now. But the Dark Urge has been very good at defying the odds, and that's the only thing Enver can hold onto when there's nothing left he can argue with.
The once-human takes his hand. He can't speak without breaking, in the moment. It's the only thing he can do to answer. To show he's listening. That he will follow.