"Well," he began, clearing his throat. "The Queen's life is linked with this world. If she were to die, this whole world will too." His gaze shifted from the palace to Ellie, he looked solemn as he spoke: "I don't fancy our chances either."<br/>He squeezed her hand and smiled. "It's been a long day, would you like me to take you home?" It was not something he particularly wanted to do, but she had a life beyond this world, he could not just rip her from it.