That was not expected; strongly unexpected, even. A thousand implications stream away from it in all directions. One could see the whole truth just from that, if one were big enough, and thought fast enough.

But the most urgent implication is this: He should not die alone. His sister will want to be with Him. 

And then She'll owe Iomedae a very large favor, which She intends to cash in immediately.

That was not expected; strongly unexpected, even. A thousand implications stream away from it in all directions. One could almost see the whole truth just from that, if one were big enough, and thought fast enough.

But the most urgent implication is this: He should not die alone. His sister will want to be with Him. 

And then She'll owe Iomedae a very large favor, which She intends to cash in immediately.