[ And so another tragedy unfolds in front of him. He watches the scene without flinching; it is like so many other tragic memories that others have decided to relive.

Interestingly, he would expect the person who requested such a memory to show some reaction. This one looks as though he is watching a play about the events of someone else's life.

He looks back to the scene and its blood-soaked ground. ]

You could request any number of happier memories, assuming you have them. Why recount this one?