Indeed, nothing struck him as worth noting.

Not even the display of myriad shooting stars.

It all seemed quite natural, and it all lasted for the merest breath of time.
Through the universe of varicolored lights and explosions, he was aware of a woman's cry.

And, somehow, this pierced the mist of his senses, and found its way to his heart.

But only for an instant.
Then, instead of tumbling to earth, he felt himself sinking down, uncountable miles, through a cool darkness.