[quote=@Unhinged]
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I might know why you think you had to do that, but let's hear it.
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Before they fought, Ridge and Rythian made a deal. If Ridge won, Rythian would let us fix him, but if Rythian won, Ridge would let Maelstrom out. Even though it was a draw, Ridge's win condition was still fulfilled.