[The harshness in his double's voice doesn't phase Diarmuid. What bothers him more is the quick assumption of failure.

Well, some things never change, do they?]

You haven't failed.

[The words are surprisingly soft for how sharp they are.]

This is beyond your control. You didn't choose to have this happen to you or your world. The only way you could be a failure is if you give up now and choose to not help us fight.

[Diarmuid turns back to Lancer and smiles.]

And I know you aren't going to choose to do that, are you? Not where there is so much for you to...go back to.