[There was no way the wide, slightly crazed smile on Genius' face was going away any time soon. For the first time since his kidnapping, Topher felt the tiny ball of dread that seemed permanently lodged in his chest loosen. This was it. They were actually talking about a future--talking about life beyond Edensphere. It was impossible to wrap his mind around and yet he couldn't help but bounce slightly on his toes.]

Connections? What do you know the Mob? Alexis has been here before maybe she's told everywhere where you've been. And Kate! I could totally be your long lost half brother! We have the same eyes!

[They totally didn't but he laughed anyways and glomped onto Rick. The laughter made Tribble bark and bounce next to him and that made him pause and pull back slightly.]

Shoot. Rick! What about Tribble! We can't leave him here.