[The SQUIP might be surprised to find that Rich isn't scared. Not anymore. There's no point showing any fear around the SQUIP, when it'd only take that as a sign of its power and influence. Really, as he stares the SQUIP down, he finds himself entering an unsettling calm. Whatever happens will happen. Whatever happens, it was his choice... and good or bad, that's what matters to him now.
He doesn't bare his teeth, doesn't give the SQUIP any reason to hate him more. He knows he doesn't need to.]
You know, I think I've learned plenty. But I guess you'll find out just what I learned without you holding me back when this is over.
[He glances at Michael, silently trying to warn him to stay away from the SQUIP until the right moment. He watches as Niles and what he can only assume is Myr jump into action, and then he turns back to the SQUIP with a smile, one that quickly morphs and grows, until a house-sized dragon appears in Rich's place. Bright, still human eyes glint and then blur as Rich swoops up into the air, higher and higher, hunting for the ledge of L's barrier.]
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He doesn't bare his teeth, doesn't give the SQUIP any reason to hate him more. He knows he doesn't need to.]
You know, I think I've learned plenty. But I guess you'll find out just what I learned without you holding me back when this is over.
[He glances at Michael, silently trying to warn him to stay away from the SQUIP until the right moment. He watches as Niles and what he can only assume is Myr jump into action, and then he turns back to the SQUIP with a smile, one that quickly morphs and grows, until a house-sized dragon appears in Rich's place. Bright, still human eyes glint and then blur as Rich swoops up into the air, higher and higher, hunting for the ledge of L's barrier.]