Interestingly enough, he appreciated her realism. There were some people here – civilians suddenly turned into heroes – that might not have understood the concept. Not to mention, death hadn’t been permanent, up to this point. What had suddenly changed? Maybe it was decided that Crystallis didn’t need so many heroes, after all.

“No, there isn’t.” Gaara chanced a look behind him, gaze settling on one particular individual. If given a choice, he would prioritize who to save. He wasn’t attached to every single crystallized person in this room, and he wouldn’t be able to escape with all of them. If that made him terrible or selfish… then so be it.

Luke had been pushing himself so much, it was surprising he could even find time for social visits. “I see. When did you last meet?”