[ Andrew's background did not, from what he could tell, speak to supernatural natural phenomena, or difference in lifespans to the point where immortality would be something she could glimpse in some fashion. Or something near it.

Thus, if it does have her in quite a mood...among other reasons, he would not find himself surprised. ]

...Sounds unpleasant.

[ Blade's not familiar with a "sanitarium", but you better believe the word doesn't bring on any positive connotations!!

To the point that, when she asks, he falls quiet to consider it. ]

I didn't.

I only moved forward because there was no option. No one around to provide the light ahead. Only to force me to endure, since it was the only thing I can do.

First, because a previous association couldn't kill me. Then, because I was found by the Stellaron Hunters.

[ Blade recalls Jingliu killing him over and over again. Then him picking up the blade in the midst of that. After that, the Stellaron Hunters - where he did put up resistance, but it was futile. Though... ]

Now...it's different. It'd be who you know that will get you through it.

When the worst is upon you.