[ He winces slightly at the sting of it--not her tone, but the merciless way she turns the truth on him. It's one of the things he both fears and cherishes about their tenuous friendship.

Silent for a good moment, Lavi closes his eye, hand folding around hers warmly. He will never have her penchant for a soothing touch, but.. he hopes it brings her some measure of comfort, as it does for him. ]

I would help. I would be powerless not to. Any name, any life, I would help you.

[ Lavi tilts his head down, lashes parting to stare down at her hand in his. Softly-- ]

But if anyone ever found out, I would cease to exist. "Lavi" wouldn't be of this world anymore. Those are the rules.