"This world does not give a damn about our feelings, be they positive or negative. Nor does it care about what we deserve."

Cecil has seen thoroughly unpleasant people thrive for years on end, while dead children lost their second chance far too quickly. He's been here, far from home, for nearly twelve years. Feelings and worth don't matter, he knows that all too well.

Not that these thoughts help much, even in their current situation.

"...It can be difficult to keep going after so long, I know, and forcing people to do so is truly unfair. But the other options are far worse."