The whine of engines fills the air as the roof rolls back. Flechette emerges from a second shuttle and runs over to Safe. “We’re not going with you.”

“We?”

“Amy, Versa and I. There’s another underground encampment on Persephone and an a ship waiting in the shadow of Boros’s moon. We’ve got to continue our work. What we’ve seen here has only strengthened our resolve.”

Everyone was now gathered by the shuttles. “Can’t say as I’m surprised.” Safe sighed.

“Won’t you come with us Safe?” Amy asked hopefully.

“…no… It’s safer if I stay on the move and that ship up there will allow me that luxury.”

“Safe, I’m going with them, if they’ll have me. I’m tired of runnin’.” Jack says looking hopefully at Flechette.

“Glad to have you. We could use your inside knowledge of the Alliance. Safe, Good luck to you.” Flechette and Safe shake hands. Amy, tears welling up in her eyes, hugs Safe fiercely.

Safe clears his throat. “So, Citizen, are you coming with me or staying with the underground. You do owe me an explanation as to your full involvement.”

As Safe talks with the group, Needy watches from a distance, contemplating his place in things.

Safe and Bride7 carry Bobbie into the ISSCV. Safe turns back to Citizen and Needy.

“You guys coming?”

Citizen hesitates a moment before answering. “Why not?” He grins “If nothing else, I’m always open to new business opportunities...”

Needy, meanwhile, is not as self-assured.

“Okay,” the companion finally answers.

"You don't seem so sure about that" Safe replies

"I'm not,” he replies “I'm not sure of anything right now.” He looks down and begins to pick with his finger his second chest wound. It too, like the other, resembles nothing more than a scab “But I know my place isn’t here, not anymore.”

Safe nods. Then, without saying another word, Needy heads toward the ISSCV craft.

With everyone else loaded into the shuttles Safe turns to Jack. “It’s been a long bumpy road Jack...”

Jack stands at attention a