Lazarus may have inspired people in his life. He certainly hopes so. They're things he talks about seldom, preferring to look to the future rather than dwelling on the past, and though he's accustomed to sympathy, respect is still fairly new.

"It's gotten much better," he answers with a pale smile. "Even through everything that happened a little over a year ago, I'm probably happier than I've ever been."

He seems surprised at the further advice being offered, but he does listen to it, albeit with a somewhat quizzical expression on his face. "That's how I've managed so far," he replies softly. "Not always without looking paranoid, but that's a different story, and a longer one."