"Yes, that is me now. I was consumed with so much anger and need for vengeance, I had to do something! So I joined. First, for five years, I was a servant. It was a living hell. I did all the nasty jobs that none of the brethren would do. Slowly, I gained my place. And I learned fast. It only took me roughly twenty years... Yes I see the shock on your face... it's been that long since I have been... 'here'."<br/>Rex took another long drink, "I'm on leave right now. I'm not sure if I'm returning. I left to finally finish my quest of finding out what happened so long ago. There was a darkness in this town which I plan on finding."<br/>Closing his eyes and taking a deep breath... "I can't let you heal me. My wounds help me strengthen myself. I lost my focus for a moment and my carelessness needs to be felt. If I ever allow myself to take shortcuts, I will lose my edge. But thank you... I don't take your offer lightly. I remember how draining it was to heal."<br/>Looking around, Rex stretched his arms out... "It's amazing to me how unchanged all this is... and you! You are exactly the same as I remember. Everything else has changed in tiny proportions... but you are... just as you were. How, do you know?"