If he had ever doubted the wisdom in keeping his mouth shut about his own timeline, or realm, or whatever it truly was, he was absolutely certain in that moment. He'd already decided there was little to gain from it, and now he could see how much harm it would do.

And it wasn't worth it. Whatever small comfort in sharing, in not being alone....

No, he wouldn't do it. Couldn't do it.

"It's still early." He tried to force his voice to steady, his lungs to work as they were meant. "Still plenty of time yet for that."