[Fandaniel regards Ryoji with a slow blink. There are many witty remarks he wants to say in response but somehow they all ring hollow when sitting in the presence of Death.

For now, at least, the mad jester's mask slips slightly revealing the tired, depressed man beneath.]

Ah...

The problem, you see... Is that the destination is the only sweetness there is. The best thing about life is that it ends. The journey itself is fraught with...

[He waves a hand around in a vague gesture.]

I've lived a long time, you understand. I've been dragged through the blackest depths of despair and therein learned the truth: To live is to suffer. So why live at all?

Life is not a miracle, 'tis a curse.

[A beat, then he blows out a humorless bark of laughter.]

Ha!

And here we are, talking about death once more!