Though despondent, Meesei's words succeeded at steeling everyone's courage enough to continue.

"We will never forget you," Sabine said.

"[i]None[/i] will forget you," Janius affirmed. "That is certain."

Fendros nodded in solemn agreement. "And we will live up to all you prepared us for." He sighed, holding in the years of connection and care being painfully torn. "Pull the lever."

"Goodbye, Meesei," Janius rasped out.

Sabine pushed her tear-soaked eyes shut. "Goodbye, my mother."