No memories

A hot sensation seared his insides the moment he drank that tea that was handed to him. His hand trembled and he thought he could bear it but the pain became intense.

The cup of tea in his hand fell and hit the side of the table causing it to break. His upper body bent forward with both his hands gripping the armrests of the chair tightly. He anchored himself in order not to fall and to show weakness.

No scream. He held himself from shouting and silently endured the crawling pain inside him. The armrests suddenly broke at how tightly he was gripping them. Then, the pain slowly faded and so was his consciousness.

"I'll see you again later, Major Ginehart." These were the words he heard before he passed out.