The Last Leaf of Devotion
Odessa merely listened in silence, offering no response.
In the end, Ansel suddenly smiled and asked, "Do you know why I'm telling you all of this?"
"Why?" Odessa asked.
"I was hoping to evoke some sympathy, but I was clearly mistaken," Ansel said with a wry smile, seeing as Odessa had maintained her composure the entire time.
Odessa smiled faintly, saying, "I can put you in touch with a doctor."
Ansel shook his head. "I don't need a doctor. I just want you to answer this one question for me. You lied when you said you weren't reborn, right?"