"Mm." He shrugged. "Unfortunately, I lived it, so I know the truth a little too well. I also know how much of a grand idiot I am, so I can't quite delude myself into a happy story. So I'll... just take what I have and be happy with it, you know? It could be worse. You're not a giant Fade spider, the sky's not green, and everything's not vaguely damp and dripping."