It's hard, but don't think about that part right now.
[ Mostly because Inigo knows that what did that to this kid can't do the same thing here, but-- there's no way he can convey that in a way that'll seem believable to the other. Especially when the kid's thoughts keep going back to it.
So, instead-- ]
Instead.. imagine what life would be like without them. The things you could do. The things you'd want to do.
'Of all things', because what immediately comes to mind for Inigo is-- ]
There was a beach here before. Back when I first found myself here. [ He remembers it very well, though mostly because it was.. a very embarrassing affair for him, honestly. But now he kind of wishes it stuck around for once, just so this kid could see it. ] Maybe if we're patient, it'll appear again. And then you can experience it for yourself.
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[ Mostly because Inigo knows that what did that to this kid can't do the same thing here, but-- there's no way he can convey that in a way that'll seem believable to the other. Especially when the kid's thoughts keep going back to it.
So, instead-- ]
Instead.. imagine what life would be like without them. The things you could do. The things you'd want to do.
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I . . . used to see a picture outside my window. Of a beach.
I want to see a real one. Someday.
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'Of all things', because what immediately comes to mind for Inigo is-- ]
There was a beach here before. Back when I first found myself here. [ He remembers it very well, though mostly because it was.. a very embarrassing affair for him, honestly. But now he kind of wishes it stuck around for once, just so this kid could see it. ] Maybe if we're patient, it'll appear again. And then you can experience it for yourself.
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I don't have that kind of time. Whatever brought me here . . . it's temporary.