Ezekiel doesn't remember anything before the outbreak.

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When he regained consciousness the doctors told him he was the only survivor, everyone else in his village had succumbed to the Harrowing. By some miracle he survived, but was left with no memory of his life before the terrible illness. The only thing he can recall with any clarity was a vision: a golden haired angel soothing his fever with a cold and gentle hand.

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Eventually, the doctors left without any useful knowledge, but Ezekiel wasn't alone for long. He would start hearing whispers in the dark corners of hallways, sense a pair of eyes watching him from the shadows. It was beginning to be hard to tell what was real and what was not, as cryptic, disturbing dreams would haunt his sleep, and his waking hours became more and more isolated. But the angel was real, and when he had fully recovered, she returned.

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She said she and her students were volunteer nurses during the outbreak, and she offered him something he had never experienced until that point: actual kindness. She spoke to him, made him feel special. She smiled when he sheepishly confessed that he thought she was an angel. That smile was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen. She offered him work, offered a space in her home. He agreed without a second thought. Nothing remained of the life he had before. He would spend his afterlife with Lady Rosalind.

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Life as a servant gave Ezekiel the purpose that he lacked. Adjusting to life in the capital city was easy with Rosalind to guide him, despite the haunting spirits that seemed to follow him. But his lady is such a wonderful teacher. He was a quick learner when it came to the housework and cooking, and she was patient with him when he made mistakes. Eventually, he even became accustomed to the blood soaked rituals she would hold in the basement. Even though at times, he still doesn't feel completely human, he takes joy knowing he is useful.

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He remains as Lady Rosalind dutiful servant, completely loyal to her causes, despite not fully understanding them. He would follow her to the ends of the earth if asked, but for now, she has only requested he accompany her to scope out a potential summer home at Sage Hill.

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