Whether you win or lose hasn't been decided yet. Remember, no matter how similar they seem, your world and his are different.

[Diarmuid reaches out and places a gentle hand over Lancer's fidgeting ones.]

And win or lose, you did accomplish something. You changed his life and you gave him the strength to start a very noble quest, a quest that has to be done, a quest that will protect and save so many people. All because of you.