Marion -- God, Marion. He's still turned away from her, but his thoughts turn back to his daughter. "She can't touch anyone. Marion ... she drains th' life from people. Absorbs memories, all kinds o' things. Found out when she turned fourteen." He still remembers the terrified look she'd given him, panicked and frightened beyond belief. Remembers how he'd promised her she'd never be that scared again.

He can't help a bitter laugh. "Funny how she didn't see this comin', did she?"