Johnny stares at the apparition, the man, whatever he is now, somewhat taken aback. "I know," he says. "I mean, I... I know." What else can he say? Yeah, he knows that. Doesn't make it easier to cope with how much he panicked and how little he tried to do. Nothing will help with that. He knows from experience.

"Do you know what did this to you?" he asks uneasily.