As you said; a sacrifice. [Because as much as the tether draws him to Alina, as much as he wants, desperately, and how weak that likely makes him-- he can't let thousands of people die (again) just to keep her close.

Not that he hasn't thought about it, in a million different ways, since learning that the regret can be changed.] It isn't a matter of good or worse, it simply is.

I would think you of all people would understand that, seeing as how you gave up your body to change yours.

[There's no spite in his voice, just the same tired, numbness that has been present since he switched to talking.]

Was it worth it, Viveca? Your sacrifice?