"And that's exactly how I feel. So I guess we both either have to agree to go so the other can save them if it comes to it, or we both agree that there's no chance either of us walks away," Nida answered.

He meets that level gaze with an unwavering one of his own. He's not angry with this. Really, his heart is more pleased that their spirits match so well. Which is probably its own trouble too. But they will stand together.