Later, when the corruption begins to spread, Inessa might realize how much it meant in hindsight. Before the world went to hell, she had denied any touch-starved sentiment and cherished her personal space, the invasion of it often setting her ill at ease. But as those closest to her left or died, she's slowly coming to see how important such gestures can be. When it's her turn, there will be no one.

"It truly has, and damned the world with it.

...what will you do? Where will you go?"