We were attacked once, it's likely it could happen again. I also don't know how long I'll actually be in this world.

[ignores the "FOREVER" voice.]

If I want to help prevent a catastrophe like before, I need to grow stronger more quickly than I have been. And I can't rely on Liz and Patti if they're not there.

[he of course does and he wishes they were there, but he knows all too well that he can't just rely on them. he needs to unlock his own powers.]