Serge nods, sighing. "Hey, I get it. The whole loops thing has been rough on all of us, and you've given more than most. I don't think anybody'd think less of you if you needed to sit this one out, you've already done more than your fair share."
He offers one hand, smiling. "Don't worry about it. We got this. We're the Heroes of Light, no matter what anyone says. You and the other offworlders- you guys saved us. You saved everyone. So don't feel down if you're not at your best, okay?"