Something died inside of him that day. Watching that man slip away was more than his mind was willing to handle.

I wish I could ask you how much you remember. I don't know if there will be anything left after I consume this drink.

One last thing, a shadow is following you. It's a living nightmare – breaking down reality. I have tried everything and there is no way to fight back. You need to escape it as long as you can.

Why did he have to go in there? You don't go into burning houses. He should have known better.

Optimism is a most hopeless feeling, but I must retain it.