( she almost jumps, at that, seeing his reaction — stronger than the meek responses he usually gives her, eyes wide in surprise. )

... how do you know? That there's nothing. ( in a way, that's a comforting thought, too.

she never expected there to be anything in the first place. )

I just thought that... once I'm dead, I'll be free. If there's nothing, then there's no pain, either.