[The audio rolls for about half a minute in silence. Finally, there's a slight sound of movement, but it's another moment before his voice is heard.]

I, um...

[It comes out low, a little scratchy as if he hasn't used his throat much lately. He coughs to clear it, but it barely helps.]

...This might be stupid, but... I just really... need someone to talk to right now. So... you're the one I'd want, but... this is... better than nothing.

[Another lengthy pause. It's a good thing there's no apparent limit to the rune's voicemail.]

...I still don't believe it. Or... maybe I already do, but... I don't want to. It's not... right -- it wasn't fair, there wasn't even any time to--

[His voice breaks and there's a sharp hiss of breath.

He's obviously on the verge of breaking down, but he forces himself to keep going, ignoring the waver in his words.]

We all saw it... no one could do anything, it... I'll never forget it. I want to, and I guess that's selfish, but--

[A small sound escapes him, half-choke.]

I'm sorry -- I'm sorry but I can't--

[A fumbling sound near the rune's mic, and then the message cuts.]