A very wise friend once told me that there is always a way. As long as you work together and keep hope alive, you can do impossible things.

[he puts a hand on Ishimaru's shoulder. he's not used to kids being closer to his size - but, that is what everyone here is to him. and you never reach an age where you don't need reassurance when times are tough.]

You haven't been alone here since the start, yes? And you won't be. I can't promise that it will be easy. But, I can promise that we will be free.

[and that he can say with 100% conviction.]