Mammon. I don't want your sappy bullshit. We both know the universe doesn't work that way outside of books and TV shows.

[ He roughly pulls his hand away from Mammon and turns to face him again. He leans in close, but at least this time Mammon has room to step away. ]

It's been over six decades for her. I made a pact with her because I--

[ He cuts himself off. It doesn't matter why at this point. ]

I'm grateful she remembers me and that she cares about me. But that doesn't make me feel any less pissed off that I can't do anything to help her. I never needed...

[ For her to love him back in the first place. He just wanted to be by her side and protect her. And he has failed spectacularly at both. ]