[With a quiet sigh, Boober nods and lets his hands fall, arms dropping to his sides. In a sense, he can almost relate. Oh sure, he's far from the adventurer Riz is. But the way he sees it, it's what everyone signs up for, in a way. Riz's path of choice makes it more likely sooner, but in a way... Boober could see it as helpful. To be able to think: I made a choice there.]

I don't think of being dead as being nearly as bad as dying. But even... Even then, I'm pretty sure I think about death more than, you know, most people. It feels very real to me, but--

Had you ever, before?