Because Meridian has won before, have they not? Zenith has, as well. And Oblivion is still here, worse than ever. You cannot guarantee your words beyond your faith, either. Do not press an advantage you do not hold.

[ She may come at him, loathing and wrathful, but he lifts his chin. Meets her burning eye, and though every inch of him wants to demand she think better of her position and importance to the future, he says instead: ]

I would honor your wish to die, then. Will you answer my question now?