[It’s overtaking them. It’s going to consume them all. And they’re not together at all, no; Basil needs to go away. He was just across a door this whole time, wasn't he? So why…?

[He stands, as if possessed. Something about this horrible affection keeps him from toppling over, much as he shakes. Basil is dead. And Kel should have understood a long time ago. If Kel lunges, he’d drag him down.]

This path… wasn’t meant for you. [It’s still Basil's voice. But he speaks like a stranger.] It’s not yours to find....