[ Dimitri's smile grows a little, soft and warm, as he listens to Alice. There's something there he deeply appreciates. A philosophy close to his own. It makes him feel better about their limited time here and about what he (and they) can do in their brief hours on these worlds. Even if they have to leave in the end, even if they can stay to support the fight. ]

Exactly. And... there are places where I have the power to change a great deal. Just... not here. But even the little things - chores, simple labor, playing with children, helping with small tasks - all of it is worthwhile. If it makes someone's life easier, if it takes the weight off of their shoulders... it's worth doing. No matter how brief.