[ Something physical to keep him rooted there. He looks up, eyes finally focusing.

And, slowly, he nods. ]

She was. Is. She was worth everything. [ But the Hunger- no. His shoulders droop, as if he's going to collapse. There's a lot more give in this underwater world, though, so no, he doesn't. ]

I just- ...All I had...when I died...was that awful place. I don't...really know how much I can buy, that- that there's more.