"Hahahahaha! I finally did it! And they called me mad," Reptile announced despite the fact that Ermac was the only other person in the room. "And they called me mad."
"Explain," Ermac calmly said, a smile forming beneath their mask.
"When I heard from Lord Liu Kang that you managed to escape being a chew toy in at least one reality, it gave me hope and inspiration," Reptile began. "Now I can finally gain what I desire most: self-esteem!"
"We wish you the best of luck on your new path, Syzoth," Ermac said. "Walk forth with pride."
