I just read the outbound message from Grand Zero. He said in far more elloquent words than I might have found exactly how I feel too.

It has been a priviledge, an honor and an exciting adventure to be associated with all of you. There are so many things I would like to say to each and every one of you but I fear I will exceed the limits of the outbounds if I try. Let me reduce it significantly and simply state my undying admiration and respect for you.

The One intends to close the Grooves in Earth's Solar System very soon. This may be our last transmission to you. That will be our loss because we will no longer have the thrill of living through your adventures. You will truly be on your own then (no more input from the MARSupials) and I am quite confident that you are ready for that and will grow immeasurably from it.

Perhaps, one day, you will come to visit us. Perhaps, one day, we will grow to the point that we can visit you. The advancement of Earth (requiring the elimination of the distrust and squabling that created many of your early troubles) is long overdue. I believe we are on the way towards it, even though we still have a long way to go before we achieve that goal. When we do, maybe The One will see we are ready to join your society as full and equal partners.

Until then, good luck to you. Always remember, "What's Next?" and never forget the MARSupials and all that we have meant to each other.

With undying respect, your friend, Koala.

I am pleased and honored to have been associated with you and involved through you in this great adventure. I am proud of all of you and how you have grown in your intelligence and personality. You all have proven yourselves to be brave, intelligent, resourceful, and honorable. I'm sure you will be good ambassadors for Earth across the galaxy.

Andrew, you are becoming a great leader. Keep up your efforts. Strive to be the best leader and probe you can be. Try to see yourself as others see you and wonder if they are proud to know you. Take care of the others and yourself. I am proud to have been your friend and associate.

Bette, not only have you become a fine Probe worthy of the high honors bestowed on you, but you have been the one most responsible for Isaac and his growing into a fine and honorable probe. Remember to stop sometimes and just enjoy the beauty around you. I am proud to be called your friend. Take care of yourself and the others.

Daniel, though we haven't communicated directly very much, I can say that I admire you and your achievements immeasureably. Because of you, the One was brought in. This was the critical factor in saving the Ipsolstai and the Probes and Earth. You are in every respect a HERO. You have my undying respect and affection. Take care of yourself and the others.

Enoch, my goodness, how far you've come since that first contact with Jose! Although sometimes, you become frustrated with yourself (a natural thing, by the way) you are indeed the first and finest Earth ambassador to alien cultures. You have been brave beyond belief, resourceful, and compassionate. I am grateful and proud to be called a friend of Ambassador Enoch. Take care of yourself and the others.

Gail, you beautiful probe, you more than the others are so much like me. You have an eye for beauty. You have a great concern for others. You understand the need for society and cooperation. I wish you great happiness and success in your adventures from here on out. I will not forget you and your lovely friend, Theresa. Take care of yourself and the others.

Zachary, it was your bravery against Gen that won favor for you and the Probes with the Ipsolstai. You are a hero to both Probe and Ipsolstai societies. We MARSupials have been privileged to serve with you in this adventure. You have great concern for others and a good sense of how to get things done. You are certainly a valuable member of the Probe team. I am grateful to be called you friend. Take care of yourself and the others.

Your friend...GrandZero