"I don't believe that would be possible for me. I'm impressed at your courage and strength."

He was actually honest about that. He's not often genuine with the people around him, but it was such that Akira always seemed to let him relax. He was comfortable with him. It was something he couldn't explain but he would take what peace he could get. He dreaded sleep - nightmares that plagued him even now. He rests his chin on his hands, looking him over.

"So you're stuck here too, I take it?" A slight quizzical inflection in his voice. "I'm starting to wonder what they want us for."