[Those, to Richard, are very alarming words. He knows about the Institute; knows what happens to the people who are taken there. And he also knows that it doesn't take much for the police to show up at your door to "take care" of someone. The last thing he wants is to see that happen to his friend.
He's quiet for a moment, taking this in, before he nods.]
Of course I will. I won't say a word to anyone else about any of this, no matter what. And I'll do whatever it takes to help you remember without taking you to that terrible Institute. I don't trust any of the doctors there to be of any help.
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[Those, to Richard, are very alarming words. He knows about the Institute; knows what happens to the people who are taken there. And he also knows that it doesn't take much for the police to show up at your door to "take care" of someone. The last thing he wants is to see that happen to his friend.
He's quiet for a moment, taking this in, before he nods.]
Of course I will. I won't say a word to anyone else about any of this, no matter what. And I'll do whatever it takes to help you remember without taking you to that terrible Institute. I don't trust any of the doctors there to be of any help.