It surprises Susan that Peter is the one who stands by her, even when Edmund and Lucy turn away, barely bothering to hide their frustration and dismissal when she refuses to accompany them in this attempt to return to Narnia. She shouldn't be surprised, she realizes, when Peter takes her hand and pulls her close, whispering in her ear, words that echoe in her head for days, weeks, months, and years.

"I know, Su, of course I do, but I can't stay behind with you, I must go with them and try."