"Then I'll get to the point Atton." Guppy says quietly. "You might genuinely not care about taking care of yourself, or maybe you think it's funny. Either way, despite the fact that it is hard for me to admit that I have reached my physical and psychological limitations on this trip, I'm admitting it right now. And I accept that I've failed you both the whole way. And I'm sorry for that but..."

He looks at the floor, briefly, then holds his chin up and continues.

"...but I've never had so many near death experiences so close together before, and the thought of losing either of you is unbearable. So please, I know you think I'm pathetic but I need you to not fight me on taking care of yourself. You nearly stopped breathing less than twelve hours ago. You nearly died."