[He takes a deep breath through his nose and squares his shoulders, head held high as though that abhorrent little moment of weakness didn't happen, walking at a pace meant to disguise and discourage whatever hesitation lingers in his traitorous heart.
Open the coffin, find what comes next.
That's all he has to do. The same thing he's been doing this whole time.]
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[He takes a deep breath through his nose and squares his shoulders, head held high as though that abhorrent little moment of weakness didn't happen, walking at a pace meant to disguise and discourage whatever hesitation lingers in his traitorous heart.
Open the coffin, find what comes next.
That's all he has to do. The same thing he's been doing this whole time.]