Yes, I see what you're saying...[There's a "but" hanging in the air. Manolo swallows it down, though. He's partially to blame anyway, so he tries to keep himself from getting too indignant over what happened.
Instead, he focuses on the question. He's actually grateful for it because it successfully diverts his attention toward something else.]
...You know, you're the first person to ask me that. [But of course Newt would ask. He's a scientist. Asking questions is his life's work.
When Manolo answers, his voice is quiet and oddly calm.]
Dying was...the happiest moment of my life. [A pause.] Hearing me say that would upset more than a few people, I'm sure, but it's true. I didn't even realize I'd hit the ground. Instead, I was floating, my surroundings grew farther away, all the pain and grief from before lifted off my shoulders. No more worries. It was freeing -- no, euphoric.
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Date: 2016-04-03 09:24 am (UTC)Instead, he focuses on the question. He's actually grateful for it because it successfully diverts his attention toward something else.]
...You know, you're the first person to ask me that. [But of course Newt would ask. He's a scientist. Asking questions is his life's work.
When Manolo answers, his voice is quiet and oddly calm.]
Dying was...the happiest moment of my life. [A pause.] Hearing me say that would upset more than a few people, I'm sure, but it's true. I didn't even realize I'd hit the ground. Instead, I was floating, my surroundings grew farther away, all the pain and grief from before lifted off my shoulders. No more worries. It was freeing -- no, euphoric.