[ step 2: get adopted by a disney princess. she squeezes them both tightly, her own eyes glassy from tears, then sniffles briefly, and her gaze hardens into determination. not that they can see, but. ]

Consider that fate unset. For both of you. You're both.... you're both alive and well, right now. I'll make sure it stays that way.

[ there's a little edge to her voice, though she's making promises she can't keep......... ]

You don't have to be what they say. You can set yourself free.

[ she has a musical number about it, even!! ]