Abu Jafar

Once, I had a normal life. I lived like other men. I had family and occupation. I shopped at stores and talked with people on the street. I know what it is to lose things. Once the curse was upon me, every thing and everyone in my life turned away. I could not blame them. I know what I am. I have come to accept this. I have come to accept things so much worse than this.

I have lost much of myself as well. I exist now only through constant vigilance. I know I exist now because I constantly check myself to make sure. I do not trust anyone, how could I bear one more disappointment. A person would embrace you only to be closer and do more harm. I know this very well. Even now I know my sickness spreads, merely touching my skin can kill weaker creatures. It would not be a good time to stand near me, or against me.

Never confuse my neutrality with allegiance or good or evil.

I am not all together on anyone's side because no one is all-together on my side.

Through the years I have learned many ways to extend my life, and I've learned the source of my curse. Apparently when a spirit passes through a person it can leave something behind. I am as near death now as ever I have been. I exist now to serve the end, as I see it.

We all serve the end as we can.