Spacetrek Observatory: Overwatch Phase

Nice to meet you, Rover! I'm KU-Raji, and I'll be supporting your work in Lahai-Roi from the Black Shores.

It's a little nerve-wracking, honestly… but also exciting to finally work with an elite Bloombearer like you!

Abby's Life: Hello!

Alright! Let's get to it. There's a giant facility built in the mysterious and rather dangerous land of Lahai-Roi—the Spacetrek Observatory.

The Spacetrek Collective once used it to observe and record everything happening in the region. But a Void Storm struck years ago and left it in ruins. Repairs have been... slow, to say the least.

Since its functions align with those of the Black Shores, and with all the unusual activity of the Threnodian in the region lately, bringing the Observatory back online could really help us handle future crises.

So, we'd like you to head over, check on the site, and see how we might assist with the repairs.

Oh, and there's one more thing. There's a girl there, using her Forte to keep the place running, all on her own.

A lone girl living among the ruins… Hm, she might need a helping hand too, Rover.

That's Dhalifa's robot, no? The little rascal who abandoned the village!

Crush it!

Violence detected! Please stop attacking immediately! Please—HELP ME!

Find Dhalifa. Find Dhalifa.

(Dhalifa… could she be the girl KU-Raji mentioned?)

Find Dhalifa. Find Dhalifa. Find Dhalifa.

(…Talkie really is a fitting name.)

What's this gesture supposed to mean? Umm… circles?

Outcasts…

What outcasts? I didn't see anyone nearby! Talkie! Get over here and translate!

Rover...

Rover...

"Need a hand? Just say the word! We're all in this to get the Observatory back on its feet!" says Dhalifa!

The Exoswarm...

"That day, a group came by with some Exoswarm. I don't remember their reason for being here, but I remember my parents' faces in the crowd. They waved at me, said it felt like ages since they'd seen me... that they missed me," says Dhalifa!

They...

"I was leaning against a mech reindeer, and Pa was saying how the Spacetrek Collective's medicine was working well. Ma was saying I'd soon have a little brother or sister. And then... that familiar roar sounded," says Dhalifa!

My Forte...

"When I came to my senses, Exoswarm material covered all the places I was injured. The doc said I might've Overclocked my Forte. I think... I must have used it to absorb the Exoswarm's components, stealing its functions. That's how I managed to survive," says Dhalifa!

Only me...

"I was the only survivor. Only me..." says Dhalifa.

Don't feel guilty. It's a good thing you survived.

Thank you...

Rover! Thanks for helping us out! Seriously, if you've got any questions, just fire away!

Rover! Thanks for helping us out! Seriously, if you've got any questions, just fire away!

A couple of years, I'd say. But before all this happened, we'd only met a few times. Just acquaintances, really.

I was just in charge of routine maintenance, y'know, fixing the little things that broke around here. But Dhalifa was a core member of the Navigation Department!

Her team was the one steering the whole Observatory, lining up the main dish with survey targets. I heard her manual precision was even better than the computer's targeting modules!

You're leading the project now. That's pretty impressive too.

Thanks for the compliment! But honestly... I just landed this job by chance.

You won't believe how busy the route network is now, Rover! It's all thanks to you!

So many departments that wanted to help can finally get their supplies through! With their support, we've already wrapped up all the prep-work for the first phase!

These beautifully designed baseplates are ready to be deployed anytime. We're just waiting on you to come and give the final "all-clear" before we power them up!

It's different this time, Sephira! The reconstruction is going really well now! Don't even think about interfering again!

You say that every time. I'm not here to argue with you again. I just want to see Dhalifa.

It's different this time, Sephira! The reconstruction is going really well now! Don't even think about interfering again!

You say that every time. I'm not here to argue with you again. I just want to see Dhalifa.

You could say that. She's Dhalifa's childhood friend, though for the life of me, I can't figure out why she's so against this project.

I said I just—Ugh, never mind. Hello, the name's Sephira. I'm a Shepherdess.

Hehe, interesting name. I will remember you, Rover.

But I do have Exoswarm to tend to. As for you, Rakosan, I hope your big project fails spectacularly.

You are just here to start a fight, aren't you?!

Finally, she's gone… Anyway, Rover, we're all set to kick off the Foundation Phase and expand the baseplates. As for Dhalifa… if Sephira's here, she probably brought the villagers with her.

Dhalifa's likely gone to meet them. Could you fetch her? We'll need her here in case anything goes wrong.

Energy detected transferring into baseplates. Foundation Phase initiation imminent. Time to go, Dhalifa! Time to go, Dhalifa!

Energy detected transferring into baseplates. Foundation Phase initiation imminent. Time to go, Dhalifa! Time to go, Dhalifa!

The baseplates are ready to expand, Dhalifa. It's not safe to stay here.

I see. Thank you. Restore the network.

"Rover! Thank you so much for restoring the route network. People from all over Lahai-Roi have come to deliver supplies. It's been so long since I've talked to this many people," says Dhalifa!

Communicate? Talk with people. Getting better.

"I'm surprised, too. The doctor didn't find any brain injuries, so we still don't know why my speech is affected like this."

"I thought I'd be like this forever, but it's getting better! Maybe one day I'll be able to talk without Talkie. Then it can focus on helping more with the project," says Dhalifa!

I will. After the reconstruction.

"Thanks for the concern, Rover. The baseplate expansion siren just went off. Let's go," says Dhalifa!

Alright. I'll contact Rakosan and let him know we're fine here.

Finally… Just two more phases to go. I can finally—

Ahem… Sorry, got a little choked up there. Thank you, Rover. We never gave up, but we were totally stuck before you came. This project would've taken us years.

Foundation Phase, complete. Platform Phase, begin.

"Up next, we rebuild the Suspension Platform! This thing has to hold the entire main Observatory, plus be our main workspace. It's a huge job!"

"We'll need more resources and time, but we'll make the most of the opportunity you've given us," says Dhalifa!

You. Need rest. Spacetrek Observatory. Can't wait.

"You're the one who needs a break! You've done so much! The Spacetrek—" [TRANSLATION INTERRUPTED] Detected: Sephira's Exoswarm herd rampage.

Multiple injuries detected in the Royan settlement north of the Observatory.

Sephira… They—

Rover, that's Sephira's village! It's really close!

The settlement is right near where I just saw Dhalifa! No time to lose!

Rover! The Lightbeam Fencing is losing power! I can't—

There's a faint Threnodian frequency coming from this Ironhoof...

I'll look into that later. For now, I'll let it tire itself out by ramming into the Lightbeam Fencing.

Good job! It'll collapse any time now!

(The Threnodian frequency is gone...)

(I should report this to KU-Raji. The Black Shores can run a full analysis on it.)

Thank you. I could tell you were trying to stop it without hurting it. There's something special about you, Rover.

Heh, funny. And humble too.

That Ironhoof only lost it right after you people installed those big baseplates. Normally, that level of noise wouldn't have startled it...

See? They never should have started rebuilding that Observatory. And Dhalifa...

…Nothing. I just wish she'd come home to us. If the Observatory comes back online, she'll probably just stay there forever.

I know it means a lot to her, but...

Forget it. Thank you again, Rover.

Are they really going to finish it...? What am I supposed to do now...

Phew... I can't wait to tell everyone I got launched by an Ironhoof and lived to tell the tale!

Did you see that person who jumped the fence and tamed the Ironhoof? {Male=He's;Female=She's} so cool...

Yeah, yeah! Just get yourself patched up first!

The Lightbeam Fencing? Why do we even use it? It's what those lowlifes use to hurt the Exoswarm!

Ironhoof? Why?

You can relax. Aid will arrive very soon.

You can relax. Aid will arrive very soon.

Ah, Rover, I saw how you being bounced around in there! Haha, I knew you were something else from the moment we met!

A couple of years, I'd say. But before all this happened, we'd only met a few times. Just acquaintances, really.

I was just in charge of routine maintenance, y'know, fixing the little things that broke around here. But Dhalifa was a core member of the Navigation Department!

Her team was the one steering the whole Observatory, lining up the main dish with survey targets. I heard her manual precision was even better than the computer's targeting modules!

You're leading the project now. That's pretty impressive too.

Thanks for the compliment! But honestly... I just landed this job by chance.

Rover! Word about you has been spreading everywhere... Or more specifically, every "road," heh! Everyone using the restored routes in Lahai-Roi knows it was you who fixed them.

And it's not just us. People all over have benefited from your efforts.

But anyway, back to business. The Platform Phase is ready to go. It's an even bigger project than expanding the baseplates. Same as before, we won't start anything without you!

Thanks to Rover, we gathered all the materials for the Suspension Platform in record time!

Welcome back, Rover. We're ready.

Thanks to Rover, we gathered all the materials for the Suspension Platform in record time!

Welcome back, Rover. We're ready.

"Welcome back, Rover. Supplies have been pouring in, and Rakosan has asked the Collective to send over more helper robots. It's been ages since this place felt so alive," says Dhalifa!

That's right! The Suspension Platform has been built. All that's left is to activate it. Are you ready?

Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you... the Suspension Platform!

...

Dhalifa is speechless!

Wh-what?! How?! Was it the blueprint? The rotation axis? The circuit board?! No way... we checked everything a million times!

Don't panic. Run diagnostics.

"Please calm down, Rakosan. Our preparation was flawless. This isn't an engineering failure. Something else must have happened. Just let Talkie connect to the Terminal and run a full diagnostic," says Dhalifa!

I wish I had your confidence… I'm just—just an ordinary—

Error! Error! Abnormal damage detected across the Observatory. Cause assessment: SABOTAGE. Repeat—SABOTAGE.

Command accepted. Command accepted.

I-I'll check the other areas with Dhalifa. Be careful, Rover.

Oh, take this Geospider. Its scanning system might come in handy.

Proceeding to damage site. Proceeding to damage site.

Abnormal current detected! Abnormal current detected!

(This must be the source of the problem. Time to scan with that Geospider Rakosan gave me.)

Zip Zaps! Aaaahhh—don't take my power—

New power supply damage detected. Recommendation: use the Zip Zap for repairs!

Hold on, let me figure this out first... Why would Zip Zaps show up here?

Dhalifa, I...

Sephira. You shouldn't.

"Rover, Rakosan, and I… so many people have worked so hard to rebuild the Observatory. You can't be doing this, Sephira!" says Dhalifa.

I don't care what you say about us, but sabotaging our equipment? You've crossed a line! You're not walking away from this without taking responsibility!

I...

Rover... Alright. Dhalifa, I... I just want you to come home.

When you left back then, people already spoke ill of you. Now you're hurt because you stayed, and what happened to your Ma and Pa...

I thought you would come back after the incident, but you didn't... And if they finish rebuilding it, you'll never leave!

And what if another Void Storm strikes again and wipes everything out? What if you…? The thought alone is too horrible!

Sephira. I understand your—

No, you don't! If you really did, you'd come home with me right now!

I see. Sephira. I'll go with you.

Look at this view. All thanks to you.

"The researchers at the Observatory used to come here after work, just to feel the wind. They'd sip on a warm drink and admire the Etching Plains. Thanks to you, we can see this sight again," says Dhalifa!

One last phase, and the toughest one. But... not worried.

"The final step is rebuilding the Observatory's main structure. It's the most complex part and needs the most resources, but with you and so many helping hands here, I feel confident," says Dhalifa!

Take a rest. Feel the breeze.

"No need to hurry, Rover. Rest here for a while. This view belongs to you too," says Dhalifa!

Looks like the energy storage unit of the conversion array was struck by something blunt... So those Zip Zaps were attracted to the power leak?

Heading to new damage point. Heading to new damage point.

Energy transmission error! Platform locator apparatus offline! Possible cause: circuit damage.

(There are dents on the stairs... from something really heavy. A vehicle, maybe? Or... maybe an Exoswarm?)

(The locator itself is fine, but the transmission circuit is affected...)

(This must be the locator's power cable. If I follow it, I can find the break.)

(The cable's been cut?! No time to fix it now. Maybe I can use the Zip Zap to transmit the power instead.)

(I'll do a proper repair after the Platform Phase is up and running.)

Westside locator back online. Eastside locator still offline.

Must be another cable issue. I'll go check it out.

Outcasts? Are they the ones who sabotaged this? Or were they scavenging scraps?

Talkie, scan the area for more Outcasts. If they're planning an attack, they wouldn't send just a handful.

Scanning now—Targets fou—

Rover! Northwest sector! Sephira! Outcasts!

Dhalifa? Copy that. I'm on my way!

Hey, Sephira! Always had a flair for chaos, didn't you?

Some Shepherdess you are! You haven't changed a bit!

Why are you here? Stop it!

What now, Sephira? Expecting others to clean up your mess again?

...

Rover...

Are you alright, Sephira?

I, um...

What those just said... is that true?

Dhalifa is on her way. She was really worried when she heard you were attacked.

No… I can't face her right now. I need to... I must—

You can tell her yourself.

Sephira... is working.

Sephira... is working.

Rover. Thank you. Any questions?

That day. People with Exoswarm herd. Ma and Pa. They missed me.

"That day, a group came by with some Exoswarm. I don't remember their reason for being here, but I remember my parents' faces in the crowd. They waved at me, said it felt like ages since they'd seen me... that they missed me," says Dhalifa!

I listened. Pa, healthy. Ma, pregnant. Void Storm, approaching.

"I was leaning against a mech reindeer, and Pa was saying how the Spacetrek Collective's medicine was working well. Ma was saying I'd soon have a little brother or sister. And then... that familiar roar sounded," says Dhalifa!

Forte and Exoswarm material. Saved me.

"When I came to my senses, Exoswarm material covered all the places I was injured. The doc said I might've Overclocked my Forte. I think... I must have used it to absorb the Exoswarm's components, stealing its functions. That's how I managed to survive," says Dhalifa!

Me. Only me. Survived.

"I was the only survivor. Only me..." says Dhalifa.

Don't feel guilty. It's a good thing you survived.

Thank you...

Anything you want to ask, Rover?

Anything you want to ask, Rover?

A couple of years, I'd say. But before all this happened, we'd only met a few times. Just acquaintances, really.

I was just in charge of routine maintenance, y'know, fixing the little things that broke around here. But Dhalifa was a core member of the Navigation Department!

Her team was the one steering the whole Observatory, lining up the main dish with survey targets. I heard her manual precision was even better than the computer's targeting modules!

You're leading the project now. That's pretty impressive too.

Thanks for the compliment! But honestly... I just landed this job by chance.

Ha... what am I even doing here?

Ha… what am I even doing here?

Always straight to the point, huh, Rover.

I still want Dhalifa to come home, but since she's made up her mind, I'll respect it.

I'll do what I can to help with the reconstruction. And maybe, like she said, I'll come to understand how she feels about it.

Also… I do feel regret for what I did.

I went through so much to earn the Soliskin's trust and become a Shepherdess, and now look at me… Sigh. I'll do everything I can to make it right.

Hello, Rover. The reconstruction is nearly complete.

As always, we'll wait for you to begin the final phase.

But before that, there's something I'd like to tell you. Let's meet somewhere.

I'll send you the coordinates. See you later, Rover.

Abby's Life: Hello!

Rover, I'm here.

So… you probably know most Roya live in Bjartr Woods, right? But my tribe used to visit this place from time to time.

The day the Void Storm struck, my parents had come here with their group to see me.

And in the end, I was the only one who survived that day...

And I only survived because I absorbed components from the Exoswarm they brought with them.

So your tribe comes here now to remember those they lost?

Yes. The Void may have taken them, but at least we can still remember their names.

Look, over there! That's Sephira's Exoswarm. When we were kids, we used to ride them everywhere. She especially loved getting tossed into the air by the mech reindeer!

The adults would scream in panic, but I'd just sit on an Ironhoof's head, clapping.

After I started working at the Observatory, I hardly ever went home to see them. But now, I get to be with them all the time.

Rover, you remember that Ironhoof that went berserk, right?

I've been thinking, what if it's because I've been around them lately? Maybe there's still some Void Storm energy left inside me, and I—

Don't overthink it. You're clearly doing much better now. It has to be something else.

Yes… and I've had so many check-ups at the Academy. I should be fine. Maybe I'm just scared.

When I told Sephira I wasn't afraid of the Void Storm, I was only pretending. The truth is, I am afraid.

But you're still determined to continue on at the Observatory, right?

You're here because you're afraid. Afraid of the pain another disaster would cause, afraid of losing everything you hold dear.

You're right... And Rover, it's the same for you, isn't it? Except, I feel that you're trying to protect something I can't quite imagine.

Dhalifa is back! Dhalifa is back!

Dhalifa is back! Dhalifa is back!

Haha, you could say that. Whenever the others came to visit, they'd always set up this little tent for me, so I'd feel at home.

Back then, I couldn't tell them how much it helped my homesickness. It became really precious, especially after everything that happened...

But let's not dwell on sad things today! We've placed plenty of supply chests all around the Observatory, enough for every researcher to find what they need.

And you, as our top contributor, can help yourself to any of them! I even asked Talkie to bring some just for you. Here, I'll unlock them. You can open them now!

Come on!

I heard you've traveled to so many places. So many chances to see and learn new things... Hm, that must be wonderful.

Not at all. I just look forward to the day when all of us can leave the Observatory with our heads held high. Maybe one day, there will be no need for such a heavy responsibility.

When that day comes, I'll go on adventures with Sephira, just like you!

Hehe. For now, let's make the Signal Panels shine over Lahai-Roi once more!

The Projection Ring's energy stream... and the Signal Panels..

Hearing Dhalifa describe how we're linking up every single part of the whole Observatory is making me sweat a little. Not going to lie.

The Projection Ring's energy stream... and the Signal Panels..

Hearing Dhalifa describe how we're linking up every single part of the whole Observatory is making me sweat a little. Not going to lie.

Don't worry. Talkie's been running system diagnostics nonstop. It'll be fine.

Rover, all preparations for the Overwatch Phase are complete. We can begin anytime.

Copy that. Spacetrek Observatory—initiate restart sequence!

(The Threnodian frequency on the Twin Nova is off the charts! Did restarting the Observatory release some residual energy from the Void Storm?)

(That would explain the Ironhoof's rampage earlier...)

Oh, that reminds me! I've got some gifts to thank you for all your hard work. Come with me!

We... we did it! But what in the world was that just now?!

It almost felt like the Observatory lost system control.

We... we did it! But what in the world was that just now?!

It almost felt like the Observatory lost system control.

That was just the last gasp of the Void Storm. It's running perfectly now, and the Threnodian frequency the Twin Nova was emitting is gone now, too.

Diagnostics are all green across the board... We actually did it. It's really finished.

I know I'm probably the last person who should say this, but... great job, everyone! But for you and Dhalifa, I guess this is just the beginning, huh?

Right. Bringing it back to full daily operation will take even more effort. The work is still far from over.

Rover, I'm not sure words can do it justice, but allow me to try:

The Spacetrek Observatory has been fully reconstructed. Lahai-Roi's surveying and recording functionalities are back online. Your contribution was nothing short of incredible. The Spacetrek Collective will forever honor your service!

Rover...

Rover…

The moment I've been dreaming of is finally here.

The Spacetrek Observatory is turning, its shadow sweeping across the Suspension Platform, and the Signal Panels shimmer in the Reactor's light. And the Projection Ring is transcribing faraway frequencies once again.

Frequencies of rolling plateaus, shimmering leaves, and the steady march of the Exoswarm... frequencies of this land, our Lahai-Roi...

Every time the data flows across the holographic screens like streams of golden light, my heart leaps. "Yes," I think, "we've saved a little more, before the next Void Storm strikes."

This is the cause I want to devote my life to. Thank you... for letting me continue this fight.

Rover, on my behalf, and on behalf of everyone who's poured their heart into the Spacetrek Array... Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.

We will never forget what you've done for us.

Says Dhalifa!

Rover! The Spacetrek Observatory is back online! That's absolutely incredible!

After all three phases of reconstruction, you even restored Lahai-Roi's route network! Every outcome exceeded our wildest expectations!

Though it got a bit dicey at the end, didn't it? Thank goodness no one was hurt. Combined with the data you sent about the rogue Ironhoof... it seems the Threnodian influence here might go deeper than we thought...

Ah, but let's not dwell on that now! You've just achieved something truly great. Please take a well-deserved rest!

Abby's Life: Sleepy

Rover, now that the Spacetrek Observatory is fully operational, we've also activated the Sky Projection Array feature that was always part of the plan.

You can control it directly from the drive pylons up on the Suspension Platform, or even from your own Terminal remotely. Go on, give it a try!

Violence stopped. Designation: Talkie. Thank you for your assistance. Executing primary directive: Locate Dhalifa.

Find Dhalifa. Find Dhalifa.

Dhalifa...

"Thank you for saving Talkie. I'm Dhalifa, a former member of the Spacetrek Observatory's operations team. Now I'm working with Rakosan to rebuild it," says Dhalifa!

Hello, I'm Rakosan. Used to be just a repair guy around here, but now I'm the one leading the Observatory's reconstruction project.

As you can see, Dhalifa has a hard time communicating without Talkie around... so, thank you for bringing it back.

She was here when the Void Storm hit years ago. It, uh... it left its mark.

The Spacetrek Observatory...

"It's alright. With Talkie's help, I can work and speak just fine. The important thing is getting the Observatory back online. Lahai-Roi needs it," says Dhalifa!

It was built to observe and record everything happening in Lahai-Roi, right?

Yes, though its actual capabilities can do much more. You can imagine how important it is for Lahai-Roi!

The problem is, the Spacetrek Collective's resources are stretched thin. They can't fund a full rebuild. It's a real headache.

The route network...

"If we can restore Lahai-Roi's route network, Rakosan and I can request aid from other sectors."

"Resources could flow in through the routes. But right now, we don't even have the manpower to fix the network ourselves," says Dhalifa!

(Observing and recording… The Observatory's data might prove useful to the Black Shores. And rebuilding the route network would benefit everyone in Lahai-Roi.)

(Besides... I'm curious about Dhalifa's story.)

Really? That'd be wonderful! The Spacetrek Collective will grant you Service Credit for your work. You can exchange them for whatever supplies you need.

Thank you...

We came here via Sol's Embrace. Should we take a different route back?

Sure. The view from the Spacetrek–Bjartr Bridge is beautiful, and it'll take us right back to the Bjartr Woods.

Dhalifa! You're back!

Dhalifa? Are you recovered now?

Ma, Pa, don't worry. We'll always remember you.

The Void Storm will never take away the bond between us...

Whoa, that was so much fun! Let me try again!

My turn now! Let me ride it!

Sephira. The Roya. The Exoswarm. Our architecture and culture… must be protected.

Sephira, I—

The Void Storm… erases. Devours. Everything... gone.

Spacetrek Observatory... surveys. Records. Our history. The land of Lahai-Roi... remembered.

Face. Danger. I... make contribution.

I stay... in Observatory. Watch over... you. Everyone. Lahai-Roi.

But aren't you scared?! It's an impossible fight! Why does it have to be you?!

Not afraid. Our people… Lahai-Roi… disappearing. That... I'm afraid.

Warning! Warning! Vital signs unstable! Dhalifa needs rest! Let me translate! Let me translate!

…I know. I've always known. Every Roya knows how terrifying the Void Storm is. And I know better than anyone how hard Dhalifa and the Spacetrek Collective have fought against it.

I know what you're doing is for the greater good, but I'm not like you two. I just want to keep my best friend safe.

I truly am sorry. I understand how much effort has gone into this. I know I shouldn't have done it. But—

Sephira. Help me. Your atonement. You'll understand… eventually.

…I don't know. But I should take responsibility for my impulsive actions. And if Dhalifa's asking... then yes. Please, let me help with the reconstruction.

Ironhoof? Why?

Sephira said she didn't know what caused its rampage either. But don't worry, I've already asked my friends to look into it.

Rover. Good person. Protected Ironhoof and us.

"I saw how you leapt into the fence without hesitation, just to help everyone and save the Ironhoof. Not many could do that. Thank you," says Dhalifa!

Communicate. Any questions?

That day. People with the Exoswarm. Ma and Pa. They missed me.

"That day, a group came by with some Exoswarm. I don't remember their reason for being here, but I remember my parents' faces in the crowd. They waved at me, said it felt like ages since they'd seen me... that they missed me," says Dhalifa!

I listened. Pa, healthy. Ma, pregnant. Void Storm, coming.

"I was leaning against a mech reindeer, and Pa was saying how the Spacetrek Collective's medicine was working well. Ma was saying I'd soon have a little brother or sister. And then... that familiar roar sounded," says Dhalifa!

Forte and Exoswarm material. Saved me.

"When I came to my senses, Exoswarm material covered all the places I was injured. The doc said I might've Overclocked my Forte. I think... I must have used it to absorb the Exoswarm's components, stealing its functions. That's how I managed to survive," says Dhalifa!

Me. Only me. Survived.

"I was the only survivor. Only me..." says Dhalifa.

Don't feel guilty. It's a good thing you survived.

Thank you...

Rover, you're here.

Mmhm, all better! We still need a bit more time to prep for the final phase, so I called you over a little early.

There's... a lot I wanted to say before we get swept up in work again.

Hehe, that's because Talkie only expresses my thoughts, not my feelings. That's the difference. Would you walk with me for a bit, Rover?