[as his palace burns away] You must stop. It is not too late to save yourself.
Oh, you think it's me that needs saving?
Your father stole the ruby from me and cursed you with it.
You mean he blessed me with it. [he begins using the ruby to absorb more of Dream's power] Your reign ended when my father captured you. Your kingdom is my birthright. Your power resides within me. How does it feel to know I hold your life in my hands?
You're hurting the dreamers.
Well, it's time they woke up! Your life and your lies end now. [crushes the Ruby] I did it. … I killed him. … I won.
[revealed as holding John in the palm of his hand] Thank you, John.
But I killed you.
You destroyed the ruby and released the power inside it. I would never have thought of that. I'd forgotten just how much of myself I had placed in the jewel.
Are you going to kill me?
I could. … Perhaps I will. … But the dream stone was not made for mortals. And it came to you through no fault of your own. … So, no, John. I will not kill you. [returns John to Arkham Asylum] Sleep well, John.
[amidst the carnage of the streets] All the damage the ruby did, can you undo it?
The ruby didn't do this. John merely used it to reveal wounds that were hidden, but never healed. Tomorrow, the rebuilding will begin. In this realm and in mine. But tonight at least … humanity will sleep in peace.
[As Morpheus walks down the street] I'm watching you, big brother.
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