The Protector nods in response to Luka's assumption then, after a moment, vocalizes it. "You are correct. This is the only way."

"The Wizard wishes for the cycle to end. If I fall, the world falls with me. My fate is tied to the world itself." He answers both Rory and Olivia, watching their faces for how they'll take the news.

"We do not see eye to eye on any solution."