"Yes, we're talking about death and yes, I know what that fucking feels like," Kovacs says, rolling his eyes. "Anymore than that, you're going to have to talk to those that have died here. I've avoided that so far."

He'd just found the body of a loved one dead. Rotting. He was trying not to think of that.

"But feel free to try it out for yourself," Kovacs offers, shrugging one broad shoulder. "Better hope you're not the exception to the rule though. That would be terrible."