Reno crossed his arms, listening to all of this. He remembered the Sage's vision well -- the monsters that came from the Interdimensional Rift, the massacre of Heroes. The end of days.

"Fuck it," he said finally, shrugging. "Why not?"

He looked at Jade. He still wouldn't say he trusted the man, but Jade was obviously smart. He was capable. And that was what was needed. Reno wouldn't turn away a practical solution based on his personal feelings. Keep your friends close and your enemies closer, after all.

"We saw what happened when we opened the rift -- so, one of two things happens. Either we succeed since we know it's coming, and Jade's plan has merit. Or, those things rush through and slaughter us again." Reno's gaze returned to Palitutu. "And then the cycle restarts anyway. Might as well give it a try. But if anyone expects me t' be the noble hero who'd sacrifice my world t' save yours? Sorry. That ain't me."

He loved Johnny, and he'd bring the other man home with him if he could. But he had no right to hold his universe's future in his hands. He wouldn't make that decision.