"But what we have some level of control over is the present," Ethan continued. "And right now, your present includes the reality that you're on this side of the world. It includes the prince. And it includes the reality that you're now living as a member of the Stark family."
Ishtar glanced at Ethan, her emotions slowly welling as he continued.
"The prince was saved that night only because of this power," he reminded her. "And who knows, the members of House Stark might be the ones you save next. Then there's you, who should be your number one priority."
He let that sit for a moment before delivering the final point.
"But if you do not accept that this power is yours now and can also be used for good, then you're slowly shaping a path for a future where you're all alone again. Or worse, dead."
She felt an alarming stir within her at those words.
Ethan then turned to her with a reassuring smile. "Don't stay out here alone too long."
