[ He should never let go, and even if he were to try, npc-kun wouldn't let him— because they're also stubborn, messy, desperately holding onto anything they can get their hands on before it's torn out of their grasp. ]

No.

[ The grip on the back of his jacket tightens, then loosens, their body feeling heavier on his. ]

Sacrificing yourself only inspires hope when there is no other choice. You aren't cornered yet. There are so many options... so many people that are fighting real hard, there's no way you can't see it. If you do this now— if you buy a totem from me— your losses would be meaningless.