AL sidles up to him and puts an arm around him with a grin. "Nah, not just that. We also enjoy the company. I probably would never have gotten Erik to where he is today without you guys."

Said former Phantom may be sitting quietly with his mask on but he isn't hiding in a dark corner anymore.

"And," she says to Alice, "aren't you getting a new game? Or at least there was talk about it? Who knows what wonders will come out of that. Being able to kick some ass and take some names to vanquish evil is always satisfying."