Aug 14, 2011 01:53
"Didn't it ever get to you? Seeing all those dead people? Seeing the worst parts of humanity?"
Norman smiled at Ethan and sipped his coffee. "You learn how to disassociate yourself from what you're seeing. Otherwise, it would be impossible to do the job. The people left behind are the ones who are counting on you to find out what happened to their loved ones."
"You talk about it as if you still do it. Does that mean you miss it?"
"I guess it does. I think I always will."
"I'm sorry," Ethan said and ordered them some more coffee.
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