He puts his hand over his gem carefully, as if trying to shield it in reaction to hearing just how bad it could get. It chills him to hear his worries confirmed. It could still get worse, if it isn't repaired. What if another blow broke it in half?

Even beyond the troubles it's causing his human half, he doesn't think he'd survive it being gone completely.

He has to think about it hard, but his mind starts piecing the story together. He remembers her smiling, and saying thank you. He remembers her flying away. He tries very hard to remember what came before - the warmth of a glowing light between his fingers.

His breath hitches and he shakes his head.

"I...I think...I remember. But...I can't. All I can do is fuse, I haven't...I can't do anything else."