[After causing a bit of agony in an alternate universe, Christine moves her hand back away, leaning her head against Lion while one hand still slowly strokes his mane.]

I'm sorry. I wish you didn't know how this feels.

[He probably has it worse, with it being family... but she stays quiet about that.]

And I'm sorry he hurt you too. You were just trying to help us connect. It's not your fault he wouldn't. And... I guess it's not all his fault either, but...

It's gotten too hard to not be angry.