"And we were doomed on that day," Thomas said, watching the most recent recollection. "There, don't you go dying on me now." The old man comforted Humpstein. By this time, the captain's face was already drained of blood and one look at him would be enough to confirm that his death was moments away. His hands shook weakly from the cold when the man lifted them and placed them in his own. Humpstein looked at Thomas and whispered his name. Thomas didn't show many feelings on this occasion. After all, this wasn't the first death he was witnessing. And he didn't even know the man. But he sat down beside him when he called for him. Suddenly, the dying man showed a feat of strength and grabbed Thomas's hand. He pulled him close as he whispered the words in his ears. "I see you, Thomas. Take

