[ love... he could disparage that, but he doesn't. loving people should be enough reason to want to get back to them. it should be that simple. ]

...I think it can be frightening, how much people will do to live. And to be loved.

[ ("There's nothing I can say to make it up to you. With that said... I want to live!") a thought, in a voice not his own. ]

But maybe it'll serve you well enough. Suits you better than just giving up and fading away here, anyway.