( in the end, the request to hold onto her goodbyes in the worst case scenario isn't what has him upset. very far from it; he'd never refuse her that, even if it was a heavy burden to carry for anyone. especially when he'd dedicate himself to getting her family those messages, despite the fact it'd be incredibly difficult for him to manage it. even if he could look her parents in the eye to explain, what was he going to be able to say?

when it came down to it, there was nothing he could do, and then he'd let her go to die alone. the Charmings were sure to appreciate that knowledge. )

Fighting for what? I'm not going to make you better by staying on the streets. There's nothing I can do for you if you run away from me. ( there's a surprising amount of raw emotion in his voice, considering he's not supposed to be able to have any. it's been a lingering, growing frustration, knowing exactly how little he was doing to help those suffering from Bristol. now he feels that incapacity even stronger. at least before, he could tell he'd helped Emma a little. once she was gone, there'd be nothing.

nothing but the reminder that she was choosing to protect him from herself, no matter how badly he did not want her to. ) I'll take care of it, ( and his vehemence has collapsed into a broken mutter. he doesn't even know how he's going to accomplish it, but if worst comes to worse, then he'll find a way. )