[Rich had been anticipating someone slipping up and providing the proof he needed, but he certainly hadn't expected this. An admission from Linden of all people about the control, and the SQUIP actively controlling him in its revenge.

Rich is horrified, any consideration of a "told you so" in Linden's direction completely wiped from his mind as he fumbles with the watch in his talons. Once the blast hits, he realizes quickly he can't be a bystander anymore, that he has lines to being calm and rational and waiting for his chance. Linden is passed out and Jeremy is terrified, so Rich quickly uploads the video along with a hushed recording of his voice, pinging Michael, Myr, and Niles as he promised he would.]

The SQUIP has lost it. It's going full villain again and I need back up. Meet me near the inn, I think it's trying to take Heere there.

Everyone else, please stay safe and-

[And then Rich looks away to see Jeremy trying to make a break for it. He swears and pockets the watch, immediately running right in between Jeremy and the SQUIP, blocking its path.]

I think you know by now sorry isn't fucking good enough.