Circumstance. I'm not as fortunate as you might imagine. Most of those people defend me, yet circumstance rips us apart time after time. They like me because I remain optimistic. For every terrible, abysmal occurrence that happens, a good thing occurs.

[He took the bottle of brandy to pour himself another drink.] Save individuals, Narvin. You'll make more progress. [Because the planet is doomed. In so many timelines its doomed.] Speaking of which, it seems like your inmate is having some difficulties.