Arriving at the crash site, Max noticed Pops' Strand was standing to the side while holding something. When he saw it, his eyes sparkled in delight.
"My thruster!"
— Pops save it!
— W Pops!
— I decided. I like that old man kekekeke
— Someone saved the day, and it's not Superboy but Pops!
— It's me, Pops da!
"This looks useful, so I took it. I guess you like it?" Pops approached Max in the Strand and put the thruster down. He controlled the Strand to pat his shoulder and nodded. "Thank you, Officer. You saved my life. I didn't know you could pilot a Strand this good."
"No no no, it's fine. You also saved my thruster, so let's count it fair."
"Hahaha, you're truly kind. I am glad I didn't kill you back then! If I killed you, I would probably die right now hahahahaha."
"Hahaha, I am also glad I didn't kill you back then. If I destroyed this base, I wouldn't be able to get this intact thruster!"
