Azrakel replied, "Well, it's not as cruel as the fact that humans are the only ones born powerless, and their struggles over the years can be shattered in just a few seconds of death. I understand this, even though I was never human—you guys aren't afraid of death, but of being alone forever, never able to meet your loved ones, disconnected from your own being, living elsewhere, like thin air."
The weight of the statement pressed heavily on Seung's shoulders, reminding him of both his fear and hope. It was a gentle yet tight reminder of who he used to be and who he wanted to become. He glanced back at the ocean, the rising and falling currents sparkling in his eyes. His arms draped over the back of the bench.