Morgana's voice broke.
"Why are you doing this? You have already proven your point! You have already got their attention! Please, Sid, this isn't worth your life!"
He stopped, forehead resting against the cold steel, his breath uneven. For a moment, the camera showed nothing but the rise and fall of his shoulders. He said quietly,
"You don't get it. I promised them this climb. I promised myself I'd reach the top if I ever hit a million subs. The universe gave me that, so I can't quit now, Morgs. Not when I'm this close. I'm not that kid anymore who got ditched by his parents. I can do things on my own now. I can live my best life— my way."
Down below, Big D's grin softened as he lowered his phone. Morgana covered her mouth, eyes glistening as she whispered,
"You idiot…"
