Yunalesca's words only strengthen Gwen's resolve. She leans hard on her blade, using the thing as a crutch, not even daring to appear prepared to use it as a weapon. "They are protected from this pain, this sorrow. That's why we're here. We take this burden on ourselves, so that other people don't have to. And we'll damn well keep standing in the way of that pain. No matter who we've lost." Her eyes don't even track back to Jack, even though her thoughts do.

Owen, Toshiko, Ianto. Steven. Their sacrifices meant something.

"Because that's the job. You don't even have to call it being a hero, it's just a part of being human." She points at Yunalesca, still surprised that the woman has turned on them. She knew the woman was losing hope, but why would she actively try to stop them? "If you're giving in to the despair, you can't see another way around, fine, then. Step out of our way, let us protect you, as well. You want to fight, fight the one who's done this to us."