I walked with Quad again today. I asked him about all of this. "All the pain and suffering in the world, it's just too much. Why do I feel so helpless against it all?"

He nudged my arm and said, "Because you yourself are part of the pain and suffering."

We stopped, he stood before me, "Look into my eyes.", he said. I did so, and just faintly within his beautiful brown eyes I saw my own reflection.

"Your time will come when you can save the world, Chris. You're not ready yet, you haven't gotten your wings yet. But one day you will, and when that day comes, I will fly with you to all your desires.", he spoke.

I didn't reply, I didn't know what to say. Quad always knew the right words for me.

He nodded, "Take the time to heal your own pain, and let go of your suffering. And remember you are a beautiful person. You forget that sometimes."

I smiled at him, "Thank you, Quad, for everything."

"Don't give up, Chris. Don't give up.", he replied.