I'd actually died in my own world, before arriving.

[ By the hand of a reaper, no less. And ironically enough, that same one has been claimed by the Darkness and currently awaits his return. ]

The Darkness had no place in that.

Though, without explanation, I did disappear from this world for several months. The Core's intentions... They are unpredictable. Frankly, that intimidates me more than anything.