Exactly.
Still. Being alive is a recent development.
But I'm allowed to stay like this until I otherwise die again, since I fulfilled a favor.
Under Charon- the Ferryman's- contract, I just had to do a favor for any one person here, and I could have a second chance at life- as I was- before I died.
1.5 imperial gallons of tea were consumed during the writing of this postNeither did I, but apparently when it comes to the dead souls of three men from three completely different timelines- he is the one responsible for our passage to an afterlife, at least.
Because despite how long it has been, our company- of people unable to pay for passage- has remained at a resounding three.
Myself, Jack The Ripper and Doctor Moreau.
All three of us have been revived. Moreau has fulfilled his favor. Jack The Ripper is the only one that still has to fulfill a favor.
So- you know. If you need a serial killer for anything. Try and find him.
1.5 imperial gallons of tea were consumed during the writing of this postI'll stay alert, then. Won't let 'em get the jump on me.
Oh, well, it's real soothing stuff. Let me give you an idea of what it sounds like.
-he plays this song
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Well... um, at least you're alive.
...Dumb thing to say, I know. Just sorta tryin' to keep a positive outlook.
-blue haired guy enters the room where these rockin' tunes are playing-
Helloooo?