[Near going out of his way to ask Mello not to leave would have been an anomaly, and at the very least, it would have given Mello a reason to pause and consider the influencing factors. And it's not that it's not important, but what he said is true - what happened is in the past, and there's no changing what's already happened. What's more important now is what they do with this new understanding. Mello pushes the hood of his jacket back from his head and levels a thoughtful stare on Near.]
You didn't really answer me, earlier. I understand that you don't want me to die, and I've told you that I don't plan on it happening again while I'm here. But if I'm sent back, there's a very strong chance I won't remember anything here, and there won't be anything I can do to change the course I've already set into motion.
[And that bothers him more than he'd like to admit. Matt will still be killed helping him, and there's nothing Mello can do to change that.]
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[Near going out of his way to ask Mello not to leave would have been an anomaly, and at the very least, it would have given Mello a reason to pause and consider the influencing factors. And it's not that it's not important, but what he said is true - what happened is in the past, and there's no changing what's already happened. What's more important now is what they do with this new understanding. Mello pushes the hood of his jacket back from his head and levels a thoughtful stare on Near.]
You didn't really answer me, earlier. I understand that you don't want me to die, and I've told you that I don't plan on it happening again while I'm here. But if I'm sent back, there's a very strong chance I won't remember anything here, and there won't be anything I can do to change the course I've already set into motion.
[And that bothers him more than he'd like to admit. Matt will still be killed helping him, and there's nothing Mello can do to change that.]