He was trapped — by the darkness of the corridor, the shattered lights, and the weight of his obligations. Promises that gave him no rest.
She waited patiently for an answer. The questions hung in the air, absorbed by the darkness, never finding a reply.

"This is for protection. For them. Or maybe… for myself.
I… I couldn’t do it any other way. I promised to do everything I could. And when the cha...