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Two blue pills. One white paper cup. A giant man with a white beard. Funny how it's come down to this...
- What are these?
- Librium.
- What are they for?
- They should help you sleep. Hopefully prevent seizures.
- Seizures? I've never had a seizure in my fucking life.
- How would you know? You've been sedated for ten years. Besides, one more night won't hurt. And watch the language. It's time you learned the language of the heart.
Two blue pills. One white paper cup. A big gulp at base camp.
- Get some rest. You'll need your energy. You an athletic man, Matt?
- I dunno, I suppose. Played baseball 'til I was fourteen. Hockey 'til 18. Why?
- Well tomorrow you start climbing. Get some rest.
- Climbing? To where?
- Who knows? But if you don't start climbing, you're going to die.
- Who are you?
- I'm Jack. Think of me as your guide. Now sleep.
Two 60 watt bulbs. One white switch. Sadly, it's come down to this...
