L...

[Not Linden. This is L. The truth-- the broken man behind the facade, hopelessly damaged, almost.

Almost.

It turns itself, shifting their bodies so that it can press its forehead against his, its hands gently cradling his face.]

You don't need to hurt yourself anymore. I'm here, and I'm prepared to do whatever I have to to help you to be better.

Once we get our strength back, we're going to double down on our previous efforts, if not triple. You and I are going to be unstoppable.