[ ... Wow, Richard did really know how to lighten his mood, didn't he?

He's seen to visibly let out a sigh of relief, and in a small moment is smiling again. ] You're right! I know the others will make it here, too. [ They have to. After everything that has happened, this couldn't possibly be the end. For them or their world. ]

Heh. Sure does. [ He pauses, smiling turning confident. ] But we'll stick with each other, right? As long as we work together, I know we can return home with the others.

[ Because really, he's not going to believe for one second about what's happened. That just couldn't be true- ]