[ Oh, gods, don't start crying, Rem. He can't deal with this emotional gratitude. ]

Don't-- Don't. This world saw fit to strip me of that power when it brought me here. I cannot guarantee I can get it back. Do not put your hopes in me.

[ He hates the twisting feeling in his gut. He hates disappointing others. Someone like him is not supposed to be inspiring hope in anyone and he doesn't know how he'll break the news to her if he can't live up to it. ]