He can feel Johnny receding, but Rashad does not rise to his feet to pursue him. He wished to speak -- he wished to explain himself. That is what he tells himself now. It is spoiled; there is little use attempting to continue the conversation now.

"You must remain calm," Janan informs him. "You have seen now what happens when you do not remain calm."

"It is not my fault," mutters Rashad like he has said so many times before. His voice is tired, though, conviction bled from it.