[The answer is a satisfying one. And though his time with those of the hideaway, including his present company, were short, he thinks he can understand their collective will enough. It is exactly the same will that had Joshua convince him so quickly. He is rather sure no one else but the Phoenix would be capable of as much.
But it is those very ideals that led Dion to give his body to their final efforts.
He is quite sure she is seeking no encouragement from him, so he is not quick to offer it. Her last words, however, linger -- at first, sharpening him as he stiffens, and then slowly unclenching his fingers.] Sometimes that is the safer route. [He can say it easily now. But it is a easy thing to say when he knows his own end.
Which brings to mind -- does she?
It is no matter at this point.]
Yet an understandable desire. [Dion is hardly one who will ever fault someone a selfish desire. They have all... suffered them.] I will hope for success in all of your efforts, Shiva. I believe you can learn to fly faster than us all.
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But it is those very ideals that led Dion to give his body to their final efforts.
He is quite sure she is seeking no encouragement from him, so he is not quick to offer it. Her last words, however, linger -- at first, sharpening him as he stiffens, and then slowly unclenching his fingers.] Sometimes that is the safer route. [He can say it easily now. But it is a easy thing to say when he knows his own end.
Which brings to mind -- does she?
It is no matter at this point.]
Yet an understandable desire. [Dion is hardly one who will ever fault someone a selfish desire. They have all... suffered them.] I will hope for success in all of your efforts, Shiva. I believe you can learn to fly faster than us all.