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Hey Des,

If you're reading this message, then that means I didn't survive my attempt to reignite the fusion powersphere. If that's the case, know that I was prepared for it.

Don't think for a second that I had a death wish and went further than I needed to in order to fulfill it. If I gave everything to save Legion World, then that's what it took.

Des, if you were in my place, and you knew with absolute certainty that someone you loved was going to die and that you could die in their place, wouldn't you give your life gladly? I just couldn't live with myself if I let Cali die. I knew I could do the job, so I did and she's still alive because of it.

I want to thank you for all you've done for me. The fact is, I didn't deserve to have a friend like you! You stood by me when you had no business doing so. That's true friendship, and having had very, very few in my life, know that it meant more to me than words can say.

So don't grieve for me. I died in a way that any honorable warrior would be proud to die. And, between you and me, I got glimpses of what the future would be like if I'd lived, and, well, I'm glad I won't turn into the man I saw. There's a gnawing darkness within me, Des, one I'm sure you've seen shadows of. I've done a lot of bad things in this life, a few of which you don't even know about. But this way, the darkness won't be my legacy. Know in the end that I chose the light.

Please pass on my warmest regards to Lou and Darden. I always valued their friendship. And if an inter-dimensional traveller named Chuck Taine comes looking for me at some point, share a beer with him for me.

Eryk...there was a lot left unresolved between us, and I've barely seen him in the year-plus I've been back. Tell him I've always thought of him as my brother and cherished our relationship immensely.

Pru...maybe it's best that I don't pass on any final message to her. I hurt her a lot, Des. Hopefully, she's moved on. She's always owned a part of my heart, though. And I've thought about her a lot lately.

But please, Des, look after Helen and the kids. Financially, they are set for life, but they need someone to look out for them. I only wish I had done more for them.

And Pro-D. I haven't seen him since right after the Invasion. Look into what happened to him, will ya?

Be there for Cali, Des. I've a feeling she's going to be beating herself up over this.

Finally, I have something specific I need you to do. It's about Clive...he's got a chance to live again! In my quarters at the security office, there's a trunk under my bed. In that trunk is a backup chip that I had Dru enchant back when we created him. Clive's body is in the Tower--if you insert that chip into his positronic brain, it should reactivate him and restore all that is unique about him. It's not guaranteed to work, but it should. This is my last request, Des. If Clive is able to live again and be happy, then I truly will rest in peace.

Thanks again, Des...for everything!

Your friend,
Lardy

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