Aye.

[There's no hesitation in his answer this time, no falter due to whatever other emotions and thoughts that could strike him. And it's reflected in his own gaze that meets her, more of that steadfast and fierce resolution brimming behind those greens before it softens a touch as he continues.]

I told you once, before. That for a long time I worked to find a way for all of us to choose how we die—to be more than what we are, but who we are. [Here there is a slight falter as he stares at her before he glances away.] Including myself.

[Although...the real reason is staring at him right in front of him. The one who made that wish first, her wish to be thought of as human, and spurred him on that seemingly impossible quest. ]

But I was wrong. I should have been focusing more on changing things so we all have a choice on how we lived. And that is why...

[His hand reaches up to brush against her cheek as he looks back up at her.]

I choose this life now, with you. I already lost that chance once... And I can't have it anywhere else.