“Because you are not a means to an end, Starfire. I wish …” He swallowed thickly. “I wish I could do this for you. I wish I could take on so many of your burdens. I failed as your brother before I even knew I was one, but you? Gods, Scarlett. You are stronger than this. Stronger than me. Stronger than him. And I do not mean your magic. I mean you are stronger. Take it back from him.”

