"I will be." Ashton was sure about that. "I will see things, be things, do things. All with Barclay."
He focused on the board again, studying the pieces and where Jae might move hers to block his future moves. He had several options in mind, depending on which tactic she took. The game was engaging him and helpfully keeping him from remembering that Barclay was mortal and would, even if he stayed healthy all the rest of his days, eventually die of old age. Like all humans eventually did. It was a sore topic between them with Barclay saying it was part of the balance and Ashton refusing to agree.
"You will also do things besides wander alone in Korea?"