Hurts like a fucking son of a bitch, thanks for asking

[Will remains in place, not moving his hands away. If anything they tighten, just once, as if to reassure of him that yes, he was here, and not going anywhere. Listen for that scream, Hannibal had said and, not for the first time, that had influenced Will here. Not that he'd admit it to anyone. Will knew he couldn't replace Seth, but if Richie could trust him as he did his brother, that would be a good starting point.]

I've been here nearly a year as well, Richie. I'm telling you, she's not a vampire. I would've known. The wardens would've been told. She just looks like woman who killed you. There are other clones like this. I have one, too. It's... unnerving, I'll admit that, but just like the floods that happen? There's really nothing we can do about it.

[He could mention the Aztec takeover, but doesn't. Not yet. That's a last resort.]