[He's held on to this for a week. Longer, if he has subconsciously known all along as Nephry suspects. Why would the Malnosso do such a thing - give him a disease that would kill him? If they wanted him to suffer the effects of dying, as horrifying as that was, they could have just...
A few silent minutes later, and Nephry shakes her head.]
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A few silent minutes later, and Nephry shakes her head.]
There must be more that we can do.