He had lost so much, his friends, his sanity, and now his physical body.
What little he had left, he was afraid to lose. Damon was inherently a selfish person, a man who believed it was better to die than live through the pain of watching loved ones die instead.
It was a twisted, fatalist mindset, yet this same mindset had been the driving force that allowed Damon to endure.
He believed that his own death would lead to his sister's demise. For that reason, he endured. For that reason, he could still endure.
Life is forged through misery and pain, and strength can only be found by persevering through its trials.
Eventually, one day, you shall die, and all that would mean nothing.
This was the driving force, and now he was close, close to his long-sought, rightful exit.
No man or outcome could stop his hand.
By finding the cure for his sister, Damon's struggles would finally come to an end.
However, overcoming this hurdle was the first step.
