Phoenix

[Rodent]

D'Souza grinned.

"All's fine, Doctor. And I'm too addicted to just quit drinking, as you probably gathered from my old liver...I'll try, nonetheless."

He walked around a little more, testing his strength.

"I feel as good as likely to be, Doctor. I think it's time to leave."

His expression slowly became grim.

"There's a job to be done. The Nomads are still out there, and I'll have to find a new way to counter them...The Order can no longer hold them back, I saw that personally. I'll find a way, somehow. There's only that to be done."

He grasped Holiday's hand and shook it warmly.

"I thank you, for saving my life. Maybe I'll be able to repay you someday, by ensuring a safer life for you and your family...Until then, I must bid you farewell."