[ Matt balks at the thought of making a decision that has universe-saving-or-remaking implications based on whether he gets to make fire with his mind anymore. That strikes him as selfish, fundamentally. But at the same time, that's not really what his powers are for, is it? They flow through him, but they're not just for him. They're for everyone. Part of everyone, on some level.

So when Gavial says she couldn't give up her talents when they might help someone, Matt's own expression softens in recognition. ]

Yeah, [ he agrees. ] I can understand that. I mean, I'm going to do my best to make this decision as ... rationally as possible. And I still hope there's a way we can all work together instead of being at odds, because I just can't believe it's the best use of our energy to fight. But I understand doing it like that.

I mean, if I didn't want to make a difference, I don't think I'd be finding this decision so hard.