Andrei Ivanov, Susan Ivanova and others in “Born to the Purple”

Is that you, Susan?

Yes.

Oh dear God! I never thought I'd see your face again. It makes this easier. Susan, I know I haven't been the best of fathers to you. But when your mother passed on and your brother was killed in the war I was too wrapped up in my own grief to pay attention to your needs. And when you joined EarthForce against my wishes...

You don't have to say this, Father.

Yes, Yes I must. There's no more time. I want you to know how proud I am of you, Susan. I always have been. But a father should give his daughter love as well as respect, and in that I failed you. I'm sorry, I'm ashamed. Forgive me.

Thank you, dushenka moya.

"Little soul." You haven't called me that for...Papa!