This was my quest, mine alone and the only people allowed to go with me on this quest are people that are willing and not people who are ordered to go with me.

I understood the fact that everyone had their life to live to the fullest so I had no fight to take away life from people just because I have the authority or opportunity to do so.

I cleared my throat as I was about to speak. “I really appreciate thirsting with you both. It's really nice to know that you have people who really care, not just because they feel indebted but because that's who they are.”...