"I don't know, Khem...I just don't want them having that to point at as a reason I should be in here."

The lights suddenly flared and Jason flinched back. The shop felt hazier in the brilliant light; hazier and colder.

"Khem!" he called out, unable to see her in the bright light. "I love you so mu-"


The slab felt like it was seeping ice through his blanket as he blinked against the harsh lights. There was a loud banging from outside the cell as the SO called out for welfare check. Jason slid robotically to the cold floor and waited next to Mike, his eyes closed as he tried to hold onto the image of Khemrys for as long as possible.