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[truth_is_cold]

[Public | Audio]

[Rhade's voice, steady and flat.] I have my deal, and my mission is over. If you have any parting wishes, I would like to hear them now. I am sincerely hoping that returning won't be necessary.

[Private to Riddick | Audio]

The invitation stands when you're ready. I'll leave you with the access code to the planet. You'll have to forgive the defenses, we have more thieves to worry about in the galaxy these days. Giant civilization shattering wars tend to do that.

[Private to Ben | Audio]

You make me very proud. Take care of your people.

[Private to Friends | Audio]

Thank you. I would never have returned in the first place if I didn't know that people like you would be there. If you have something special that you would like to be kept safe, I'd like something to take back to the Collection with me. [He wants keepsakes, and keepsakes that'll be preserved for a very long time.]

I do want to see you again. Come find me when you have the chance. The Barge has been helpful in giving me that chance.

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[Private]

[itstopped]

You're going? [Felix doesn't know what to think, much less what to say. It's not unusual for him to feel torn into pieces, but he used to be better at reconciling them. The selfish part of him is angry and hurt to be losing a friend, to be stuck here with even fewer people; the better half, relieved, happy for Rhade. Maybe even perversely relieved for himself, because it's one less person he has to play this game of trust and fear he's put together in his mind.

In the end, he's not looking at the camera, but he manages a wan smile.]

I hope you won't be angry if I say I hope I never see you again.

[Private]

[truth_is_cold]

I honestly do hope I never have to come back.

[Private]

[itstopped]

I believe you. I hope you don't, either.