[...] You're always so quick to offer help. But I know. When I need help, you'll be one of the first I call.

I've been talking to Wei Wuxian, too, about how we can try to make barriers and test some things. We don't know what we're dealing with or how we can fight it. I don't like running but if all we can do is just barely stay ahead...what's worse? Constantly being on our toes, or facing it head-on?

[...and then he remembers who he's talking to.] Don't face it head-on.