The young search and rescue team member who had come to report to Harry saw me on the floor and quickly helped me over to the couch in his office.
I thanked the young man. As our eyes met, the warmth and sincerity in his gaze reminded me of the very first video call I'd had with Harry.
We'd met through an online game. Since he was a much higher-level player, he'd always carry me through matches. Whenever I was about to get annihilated by the enemy team, he'd swoop in to save me.
I was under immense work pressure at the time, and those gaming sessions after work were my only escape. Naturally, I grew dependent on the guy who always protected me in the game.
Later, he told me he was a search and rescue team captain in Aspen. He shared countless stories of their dangerous rescue missions.
