Jiro runs up a staircase with a light at the top. He breaks through a door at the top! He has broken free to the surface, ending up on the roof of the facility, bright sky above him. He runs as fast as his legs take him. The Bastard bursts out behind him! Go on. Fucking run. The Bastard continues to chase. Run until your body tires and your lungs burn out and your legs break Jiro looks to the side of the path he's running along, he sees a line of skylight windows I'LL STILL BE HERE. Jiro jumps through the skylight! And hits the ground with a too-loud thud. Fucking pathetic The Bastard descends upon him. There is nothing fucking sadder than fighting a battle you've already lost. It's over. The deep will always claim you —Jiro— ... I know → Drag me in, then. You're coming down with me. That's the thing. I've always known... The Bastard looks up. He and Jiro are surrounded by a battery of Aveans, including a Leviathan and General Ribrax herself. What are you looking at.