"If you say he's just Maine, I don't have any problems with him beyond what the Director had him do in the match against Texas," North assures Washington. They were teammates.

And whether Washington believes it or not, he cares about that. They were his team. His friends. His family.

"Whether you believe it or not, Wash, I always tried to have your back. I'm really sorry I couldn't get you out of there, away from whatever the Director did to you. And away from what my failure put you through."

But that isn't something he can fix with words. Not now. He definitely looks like he wants to reach out, as if he needs to confirm Washington is real. Is there.

Can you tell him something for me?

Yeah. What is it? For a moment he closes his eyes, listening to the wash of feelings and disconnected words. But hey, he can put it together the right way.

"Wash? Theta says he's sorry. For how Epsilon hurt you. And thanks for teaching him about skateboards."