[ He has seen the signs. Having witnessed many beginnings and endings in his own time, Aslan recognizes them for what they are.

The life is going out of the world, and it will not last indefinitely. ]

Yes.

[ A beat, then- ]

There may be those who would seek an alternative path, to avert the end and perpetuate life indefinitely, but in matters such as these, it is dangerous to tamper with the order life has set.