The Pathless on Paths---------Chapter VII part 3(19)

“You shan't die here. Not here, and not now.” He said to him.
Clare opened him mouth, groaned, and with an effort began to speak in a weak voice.
“I know...back in the facility...and along the way...I did some things...that I now regret...I am a coward..and...all I wanted to do was live...no matter what...now I just want to...apologize for my unworthy behaviour...it has been an honor...and my luck...to be at the end of the world...with you people...” He let out a breath, and continued.