['you would not be the only one to pay the price if you fail' His implication was well noted. She'd already experienced that much. Which causes her to turn her gaze to the side momentarily as if recalling something before glancing back with determination.]

I think... in time you'll come to understand me better. And my dedication to my ideals. I will not claim to be all-knowing or all-powerful. That much has already been proven otherwise. All we can do... is walk forward and face the new day ahead of us. No matter how much grief or sorrow you may find along the way.

Because if I allowed myself to falter now, I'd never forgive myself. Not for those who I've lost.