[the moment she was bleeding out on the floor, and all he could do was watch with his hand on her shoulder and every inch of his body shaking--]

You know. . . [subject change; he knows she doesn't like talking about these weaknesses] Part of my motive was to let people return home to whichever world they choose, even if it isn't their original one.

You could use that opportunity to escape the abyss you're so afraid of.