[And again he shrugs. There is no possible way to prove anything and the more knowledge he demonstrates of her, the more paranoid she will become, he fears. All he can do is keep being her friend even if she doesn't remember him and at the very least, tell her what he is.]

In my world it's my job to free the ones who are trapped, the ones who can no longer face reality. I find them and end their suffering. [Slugger raises his bat and gives it a one-handed swing to emphasize exactly what he means, then rests it on his shoulder.]

I was a monster. [But now, he isn't sure what he is anymore.]