Perhaps. I've had many people argue with me that this place doesn't intend to hurt us, after all, in spite of the evidence to the contrary. At best, it seems I'm supposed to believe that whomever or whatever is afflicting us with these ailments is simply apathetic, and not sadistic.

[A beat, then he pushes himself back to his feet and once again offers a hand to help Damien to his feet, if he'll take it. It takes all his willpower not to cough or choke, but he refuses to permit Damien to die here, alone, in the cold at the top of a mountain.]

Forgive me for being forward, but I don't think this place suits you. People like you and I simply aren't suited to being alone in the wilderness.