Jason Master
Jason was absent when the others met, for he had remained in his own room.
He awakens, screaming into the air around him, "I'll never join...!" He pauses, realizes where he is and finishes, weaker in tone now "...you."
The healthy young man falls to his bed, lying on his back. He lets out a cry, dimly echoing the pain in his limbs. His body is soaked through in sweat, now turning to tears as he closes his eyes and sinks into the mattress, whispering faintly through the pain in his throat, more to himself than anyone who may be near, "I won't fail; I'll find another way."
By now Gato has come to rest by his master. Tears stream down his face still, but Gato's presence and the soothing noise of his purrs calms Jason. The small cat rests on his master's chest, cuddled in his arms like a child while Jason pets him with whatever strength remains in him after the dream.