Simon: “I know. I… you don’t have to explain. They promised they’d bring me back up but-“
*his sigh crackled- then he coughed. He was struggling to catch his breath*
“I know I’m not alone down here. They just don’t believe me.”
Simon: “Why would you be sorry?” *his voice was soft. Almost accepting* “You think I’m a criminal just like everyone else that says I deserve to die down here.”
Simon: “There’s this woman I… I keep hearing her-“ *he sighs* “She keeps telling me she’s close and that I should save her but I… I can’t even tell what’s real anymore I… the oxygen is almost gone-“
Simon: *his voice cracks* “Please- I’m begging you. Home base won’t respond- I’m hearing shit- it’s so f**king hot down here-“ *he stops, and takes a deep breath* “I know you think I’m a criminal but I’m not- it… it wasn’t my fault.”
Simon: “Stella.” *he repeated the name as if it was the last thing he had to hold on to* “I’m… I’m not okay.” *was he sobbing-?* “How do I explain this- this ocean it’s not- it’s not made of water.”