"I can see that you care about him. I can save his life. Not only save this life, but I can even grant him a longer life. A life filled with health, safety and protection. You can have it all. He can leave a life that he could only dream about in the past."
The Emperor's words sounded like he was giving him an offer, but Gabriel wasn't certain what he wanted in return. Or was he just toying with him to give him hope only to take it away later?
"Doesn't it sound too good to be true? But you can have it all. It all depends on your will. Do you want his life bad enough? Or do you care about yourself more? The choice shall ultimately rest on your shoulders."
"If you try to leave, I won't stop you either. You can take him with you. Treat the last few moments of his life as my gift to you."