Finale

Dan took a step forward.

"This is the beginning of your eternal torment, there is no escaping it."

"There is no bright future for you so it's better you just die here."

"No one wants you because you're a monster—and that's exactly why you're here, " Dan continued.

"Why would anyone love a monster?"

"Your adoptive parents certainly didn't."

The boy's head lowered.

"So you're saying at this point you're in, you still have nothing to live for? Not even someone?" The boy stated quietly.

"She's dead, " Dan said.

"Who was she? A friend?" His interest peaked.

"She was more than that, " Dan said.

"I thought you said there were no good things in your life."

Dan was silent.

"Did she love you?" The boy looked up.

"Yes, " Dan answered.

"Then I won't simply die or give up, I'd like to meet her."

"What's her name?"

"Lily, " Dan said in a whisper.

"The perfect flower," the boy said.

"I'm sure she's beautiful."

Dan closed his eyes.