[ He observes the old man's incredulity, files it away to see if it is repeated among others. His country names people in this manner, not much to be done about it. ]

Death is beside the point. Perhaps if I had indeed 'died', I would be where I expected.

[ The Spectral Realm and all of its tortures. ]

But this body is not the one I left in. It is different.

[ He is very keenly aware of the Coldblood, its magic. ]