[Al feels something loosen inside his chest. A knot that's been there and growing tighter in the months since he returned from Norfinbury, the worry about all the friends he inadvertently abandoned and left behind.

And god-- god, he's so proud. He feels like his heart is about to burst with it. He always knew they would find a way out if they just kept moving forwards, and they've proven him right. Maybe this isn't Montressor, maybe Zack didn't end up exactly where he wanted, but people were safe now.]

I know, it's crazy, right?

[He gives a choked half-chuckle and looks up at Zack, so weird to not be looking down at him, beaming brightly.]

I told you that we'd find a way to get our original bodies back one day, didn't I? You should've listened!