Andrew
Andrew asked Garon Whited:

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Garon Whited Before you get too bummed, ask a couple of other questions.
First, did Eric see him die? Or is it just a big chunk of rock with words on it?
Second, we're dealing with interdimensional gates and a the possibility of winding up in the -wrong- world. Similar in many ways, but not quite the one he was aiming for. (Have you read "Orb," yet? You'll see what I mean.)

On the other hand, yes, it -is- a sad thing. Not all endings are happy ones, unfortunately.

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