None of you have failed me. I did something stupid and it might cost me my life, but... I don't want it to be a burden to anyone else. I know we've never met, but you seem nice. I'm okay not having a seat at the table.

I never expected to.

But you live, okay? You survive and take care of yourself. Go to the village you can see. There might be more people there. Or signs of where they might have gone to. If you can meet up with someone along the way, that's even better. Don't be alone for too long. And watch out for the flying machines. They hum like a deep sound pressing in on your ears when they're nearby. Make sure you stay close to cover and hide from them.

[His voice has gone very rough by the end, and he coughs.]

I need to try a few more things here now. Let everyone know if you find anything cool.