"The longer I've thought about it, the more I've realized we seem to have nothing but time. I've every intention to keep my skills sharp in case anything threatens the Bastion, but... I can't really carry on like I had originally meant to. I guess I've been thinking a lot, especially about the future."

At this point, Ryu has taken to allowing himself to gently drift on his back again.

"I mean... If Elder Jono is anything to go on, I'm probably going to be around for a few centuries. What should I be doing with that time?"