Isn't it clear what Rich thought would happen? He believed that he would save everyone from this unspeakable evil, and he'd be hoisted upon the shoulders of the masses and paraded through the streets as an unambiguous hero.

[He sighs shallowly.]

Sorry. I don't know how you are at detecting sarcasm, but that was a point in case. And no... I don't...

[He's not sure. The SQUIP is declawed... but also furious.]

I don't believe it will try, but...

[Could you really blame it?]