As the UN meetings ended, Richard flew to his hometown with Lina. Back at Marawi City, he arrived in simply a CRVT—'Richie'—for the first time not cloaked, but hovering 100 meters above ground. Richard gazed down below at the people of Marawi City, his countrymen, Filipinos. News networks celebrated his homecoming as the hero who basically saved the world. Richard smiled and revealed himself to the public at the door of the craft, which he waved. National live commentators cheered and thanked him with humor and sarcasm.
Richard smiled, a genuine, unburdened expression that rarely graced his features in public. He opened the door of the CRVT, stepped out onto the hovering platform, and waved to the roaring crowd, a simple gesture that sent another wave of cheers through the city.
