[at the words 'brother' something painful twists in Lavi. it's not a surprise to hear she has one, not after meeting her child self. but the desire to protect him no matter what -- it's so familiar.

it shouldn't be a surprise that it is.]

...I don't have a solution for the monster.

But I can promise that I won't let you stay on that side. That I'll do whatever I can to get you and the others out.