"I don't know. I want to be worth it. For him. And you." They're equal in his optics--people who gave him a chance when almost no one else would. "Even then it's not something I would ever ask, that someone give up what makes them happy, just for me."

He strokes a hand over her shoulderm, with a lopsided smile. "I thought peace would be, you know, easier." He almost misses fighting. At least that's clear.

"I hope you know the same, Karrie. If there's anything I can do..."