We can't leave him- [ He's done that too, the leaving someone behind. Because he didn't trust enough to talk, because he didn't pull his head out of his ass enough to look- there's no ship falling apart, no imminent impact here but the tense, lingering dread remains. There's an unseen deadline.

And he needs to know where he stands with her before they meet it. ] I. I can't leave him.

[ His priorities might not be her priorities. That's fine. ] I'd rather you didn't bail without us either but- beggars, choosers. Just. Say goodbye if you do.