But as the skylight beckons him to leave

"So this is the end, huh, kids?"

(Are they kids? Probably not, in their perception - just the City babies get to be. And he's seen kids of every age, so it shouldn't surprise him.)

"Hey, don't be like that!"

"Huh?"

"C'mon! Like you used to tell me - a little less 'oh my gosh, tomorrow's here' and a little more 'look out world, here I come!'"

"Pretty on the nose, there, don't you think, Sena?"

"Well...maybe. But if I'm lucky, I bet I'll see you on the other side."

"And no skin off that button if you don't. Sure thing."