[ When the night has passed and he's alone, he'll replay this and perhaps think it over some more. But right now, the words are just barely getting through, and the meaning is faded. He can't honestly say he believes in himself, not right now. ]

You better come back. I know you don't want to, but- [ Sniffle. ] I talked to the collective and if they went to bringing you back, I think they'd be fine with it. They want to help us.

So don't- don't just give up.