Sometimes, we would go out on the water too. We were only meant to go out there with the priests, but sometimes I would go to the shore alone. I'm glad, they buried me there. I was not sure if they would.
[ He sighed and avoided looking at her, speaking softly and reaching up to pet his Pokemon. ]
Even if he had not been there, I...my life was not kind. I had committed suicide, Cissnei.
I do not intend to do that here. This place...what I have here, is much better than how my life had been. It's still not easy...a year on, I am still surprised some mornings, to feel my heart beat. [ He turned to her. Doll slid into his lap and patted his side. Gracie also gave an encouraging cry, holding up her flower. ]
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[Cissnei can't honestly think of any sort of place like that from back home--
No. That's not true. Zack's home town had been extremely peaceful.]
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Sometimes, we would go out on the water too. We were only meant to go out there with the priests, but sometimes I would go to the shore alone. I'm glad, they buried me there. I was not sure if they would.
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[She watches him as she speaks, studying him, watching his expression.]
...You weren't able to rest in peace though, were you?
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[ He shook his head. He certainly did not rest in peace. ]
My afterlife was not something I could control. I told you before. Valtiel was always with me, and after I died I could not resist his calls.
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[It was a little terrifying to imagine.]
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Even if he had not been there, I...my life was not kind. I had committed suicide, Cissnei.
I do not intend to do that here. This place...what I have here, is much better than how my life had been. It's still not easy...a year on, I am still surprised some mornings, to feel my heart beat. [ He turned to her. Doll slid into his lap and patted his side. Gracie also gave an encouraging cry, holding up her flower. ]
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Her expression is soft and Emcee the Swablu actually looks rather gentle himself.]
I'm glad you've at least found something better here, Walter. Everyone deserves something better after being put through hell.