If he had a Son that was killed.
Died in a flame that burned him down until his heart turned into ashes.
In a time, let say, where Richard was devoted to fight for mankind.
Something we often see in great tales.
He lost everything he cared for. Coming back from death. Taking comfort in the absence of tear ducks and feelings.
Than it is easier to understand, why he likes to relief people from their painful and miserable life

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Now I must say today's page...
He saves a child.
Indeed. Who knows what future will bring.
(Well a Sohmer and Desouza that chuckle behind their desk. But that's a different story

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