You were?

[He actually sounds surprised again. Will this kid ever stop being surprised by people who are concerned for his well-being, a true mystery.]

I... yeah. It's... hard, you know? Having something you wish you could change shoved right in your face like that. Something you couldn't forget about no matter how much you might want to.

[his hands clench into fists inside his pockets in an effort to keep his expression neutral.]

Do you... ever think about what's waiting for you? If we all get out of here?