*is calm, too calm -- that is, is calm in the way he is calm when he's trying desperately not to panic*
*his voice gets progressively shakier and less sure as he speaks* Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord -- for... forever.
*his hands clench into fists* I can't... I can't. *sits and hugs his knees* I'm -- I'm losing Him.