"Like he'd ever listen to me." Waver said with a scoff that was halfway to a derisive laugh. "I'd have to be a much better liar than I am to sell that one, so congratulations to my bleeding heart other self."

...There may have been something slightly bitter to that.

"But...well, even if it amounted to nothing, I know I wouldn't just let people die in front of me if I can help it. Even that complete bastard."