[Teddy looks down at the circle or darkness, smile fading, hand still on the door, but he doesn't move through it. Saten would catch him in an instant, he knows it.

The wings on his back grow fully with Nala's complete influence, but even so, much of himself still remains in control. He lets out a troubled sigh, then looks up at her again.]

Because you're my friend. And I don't want you doing anything you might regret later.

I know what you're trying to do, and I don't want it. All right?