It doesn't change that, you're right. And I don't want to see her die. But...

[and for this, she hesitates. she realizes a lot of what she's about to say is probably going to sound like crazy talk to him, and that it'll most likely sound a little insensitive. but it may just be true...]

... Just because this version of Mai may die here doesn't mean that her other selves will. Your universe may remain intact.