[Paul Vellek is finally cornered at the stern of HS Triton]
Step away from the edge, Vellek.
I offered a cure, man. A real and final cure for the sickness in us all. You of all people should know about that... what you've seen, what you've done. You need what I'm offering more than anybody.
You're right, Doctor. I have seen the worst in people, the worst in myself. But I've also seen strength in others that you wouldn't believe, and kindness that would bring you to tears.
That was beautiful, man. I can clearly see why people follow you. But you are the one-eyed king. I offer you peace, you choose war.
Peace at the cost of free will? I'll take war anytime. "We the people"... Addicted to your darkness. Being human isn't about cutting out the darkness. It's about fighting, every day, to find the light!
No, Captain.
You don't have to fight to find the light. Give the world another chance. See the good for yourself. The people still need you. We have the seeds, but we need your science.
I appreciate the invite, man. But there's Heaven. And I gotta go. [jumps off]
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