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"I will try to be your ally in that, so long as you are making the effort." These words will prove to be... prophetic.

He can't quite hide the shocked lift of his thin eyebrows when Tarantulas lays out the truth of his longevity. Millions? Alone? How is he not insane? (What a great question.)

"That is an astonishingly long time. Is that common for your species?" He desperately needs some context on this issue.

"Regardless, I do believe you that you do not want to hurt River. Accidents happen; I am not unaware of that. I have made terrible mistakes with the best of intentions myself. But I am expecting you to try."