Die
Go before
Both terms in one sentence
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Miles to Go Before I Sleep: Myoe wants to die, but is stuck waiting for the original Myoe's return.
Source: Anime / Kyousogiga -
There's several in Moby-Dick, all by Fedallah, but the one that stick out most poignantly is "I go before thee, my captain." No, Ahab, that doesn't mean you're invincible while Fedallah's alive, it just means he'll die before you.
Source: No Man of Woman Born - Metaphorgotten: "His name sounds like fifteen scratched records playing at different speeds saying the words 'Motor-Oil' with a vague Canadian accent." Miles to Go Before I Sleep: Fenrir has a lot to do before he can finally die.
Source: Fan Fic / Aska
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