[He watches carefully - a betrayal, and then a transformation. And then another one - curious. He'll have to ask about that later. The Phoenix isn't... as much of a surprise as it should be - Joshua did speak of it extensively. Sure, it could have just been an important symbol for his people... but this place does not seem to choose ordinary people.]

[The Joshua next to him grows up, and he puts a gentle hand on the man's shoulder, squeezing it gently.]

Like I said, it's never gentle. Not always as much as this, but...

[He carefully puts his arm around the boy and pulls him close.]

You're alive. And that means you can continue to change things.