and yet, I choose you

"I am too. It was unfortunate that it happened at all, and I'm sure it will be used against us in the long run. But then again, Rae has allowed for far worse plagues than this, and still they are praised." The Voice mused with a soft shrug. As he reached out, her soft hands met his and light flashed brilliantly between them. Within the ascended's mind a new upgrade was placed; one which would let him sense the status of the portals and to know which lands would need to be explored in order to complete the process. "Halo. It is a cold place, and because of your chip, you will indeed feel the cold. But remember it need not be you who does everything. Though with your invisibility you are remarkably well suited for it. Still, work with your family. I don't expect you to do any of this alone, Sam." She added with a warm smile. They were in this together, after all.