Harker swam into this dark expanse. He remembered his time back in the Appalachians, when they were traveling from cave to cave to hide from the Sasquatch or wendigos.
It had all been a lie, yes. But the aftermath of the memories never changed despite it. The memories when Blank and Ahanu were just normal people who he got along with and would even consider as friends.
It would be stupid to do so, but… Back then it felt that way. They were comrades, working together for the same purpose, helping each other and sharing a traumatic experience.
Back then, there was this cave that had a small pool of water inside. It was very deep within it, and it hadn't turned to ice yet because the cave somehow kept the warmth inside.
It was cold, yes, but everyone was just happy to finally have some good water to drink or wash their faces and hands, at the very least.
He and Blank raced towards it, with Joan and Ahanu laughing behind them.
