I squint at him, tilting my head far to one side, wondering how I could seem coherent and not remember a single thing afterwards.

"Did I sound like me? Hiromu," I use his name so he understands the gravity, because I'm beginning to realize something and it's making me distinctly uncomfortable.

He says yes, which impresses me enough. I wet my lips, then nod. "Take me to him, please. I will do what I can."