They stood at a crossroads.
One path: Run again.
One path: Unlock the seal.
One path: Face the Twelve and die.
Liss turned to her friends.
"I don't want to lose any of you."
"Then don't," Korrin said.
"Just pick the road where we walk with you," Elyse added.
"Even if we fall," said Naia.
Thessaly looked at her.
"What's in your heart, Liss?"
Liss closed her eyes.
Heard the Lady.
Heard Ling Kushi.
Heard silence.
Then whispered:
"I choose love."
And the mirror cracked completely.