"I would if I could, m'lady, but I afraid you are too late," he says. He lifts the sleeve of his shirt to show you a large metal box implanted into his skin. "They already got me under their control."
You gasp and quickly lift your sleeve.... No box. You take a sigh of relief and look sadly at Caleb, who you see has tears rimming his eyes. You pat him on the shoulder. "I... I'm sorry."
"No need to be sorry, young woman. It was not you or anyone except the Overlords' faults... And I think they will pay dearly for this.... If we fight them to the end."
You nod in agreement, and extend your hand. "Caleb, it was nice meeting you. May we meet again to bring down these Overlords you speak of."
Caleb smiles, and shakes your hand. He then does a strange hand symbol towards you. "The Alliance of Humans will always be our protectors," he says.
You repeat the hand symbol, guessing it is a sign of peace or something of the like. "Yes, they are our protectors, I guess."
You then turn, and head towards the street again. You hate to leave Caleb, but you have no choice.... He is already doomed....
"Come with me, Caleb. You need my help, I need yours. I know not who I am, and I am out to discover my identity. You are out for revenge. Let's fight these Overlords," you offer. Caleb's face sags.