"Well," Porky began, "Y'see, I died last night! At least, that's what I thought. So I'm sure you can relate when I tell you that I was really bummed out! I mean, who wouldn't be after they died? Especially if they died the same way that I did..."

Porky shuddered at the memory, the smile momentarily leaving his face.

"Oooh, it was rough," Porky said somberly, "Impaled through the chest. All my organs fell out an everything. I think I scared the person I was with pretty badly, too. It sure was brutal...but that's not the point!"

Once again, Porky was ecstatic, almost glowing with joy.

"The point is I'm alive!" Porky laughed, "Oh, I can't tell you how happy I am!"

After he finished his explanation, Porky finally got a good look at Falis. Oh dear. She wasn't looking too happy, was she?

"Alita," Porky began, a bit more serious this time, "I know that I'm probably not the best person to ask, but...is something wrong? Is there anything I can do?"