[ This is such a risk. If he snaps and kills her, there's a chance she won't return. There's a chance she'll be held here and not see her children again...

There's a chance she'll never see any of Sloth or any of the people she's found herself loving here, as friends and more... but her fingers subtly move over his wrists, ready to move under his hands so even if he applies pressure, he's unlikely to damage her windpipe. However...

She just watches him quietly. ]

If you kill me, I may disappear for good. Then you'll never see any of it again. Be upset... be angry. Smile and laugh. Breathe. [ Each word is spoken pointedly. ] Under... over... with. And I won't get to see you do any of that either. Most importantly... I won't get to tell you I love you again.

[ Her tail wraps around his waist as she lifts one hand to his cheek. ]

So... if you take my breaths, I expect you to give me yours. If it makes you happy to have mine, you owe me yours too. If I have to bring you back, then so do you. Dan Feng.

Can you do that? Or will you lose me forever?