This is Gene's point of view when he's in the navigational tank with Melfina when he has poison in episode 8.
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I'm dying... aren't I? ...damn it...


"Mm..."


I can't move. Damn that pirate bastard. DAMN IT ALL!!! Where the hell am I, anyway? What's that slight beeping..? I can't even open my eyes!--Argh! C'mon Gene, be brave... take death like a man. Like... dad.


"...Mmn..."


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"Hey dad, I learned all the controls already."


I could tell by the look on your face that you were proud of me. Heh, I guess I got your trait by being a quick learner. But then.. everything happened so quickly. In a blink of an eye, we were being attacked by pirates. You were wounded from the explosions, but you still managed to shove me into the escape pod and close the door.


"Dad, wait!!"


I was so confused; everything was happening so damn quickly.


"Sorry Gene, but I want you to live!"


I know you did. But.... I wanted you to live too.


"No dad, don't do it!"


I tried, but somehow, I knew that you were going to, no matter what I screamed. That's why my eyes began to tear...


"Good luck, my son."

Dad... if only we weren't attacked by pirates... you'd still be alive today. And now.. I'm about to die by the hands of a pirate. I'm sorry. Without you, I'm nothing. I'm-


"Daaaad!! Noooooo!"


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"I'm.... I'm... alone."


Ever since that horrible event, I've been alone.


"..Gene....."


Ever since that horrible event, I've been afraid of space.


"Gene.."


...I'm gonna die...


"Gene..!"


"Huh--!"


...Melfina. She's-- we're in.. the tank..? Is that possible? I guess so, but what're we.. doing in here?


"Gene... you're not alone, I'm here now.. I'm here to heal you."


Heal.. me..? ..You can really do that?


"Open your heart..."


Your hand... you're offering me your hand. I want to grab it, but I can't move. Ugh-- I have to.. her hand is waiting for mine-- There. Please don't let go, Mel... I'm so weak-- Your eyes... they look so peaceful.. you're not lying, are you? You're- here for me. But that can't be. I'm an outlaw.. a lone wolf... you shouldn't be here for me.


"Uh, a-aaahhh!-uh..ooh.."


You're holding me. Why do I feel... so content? So relaxed? So warm inside? Is this the way the tank makes you feel, or is it because... your arms are around me? Melfina....


"Gene.... Gene.... Gene.... Gene.... Gene.... it's alright. I understand... everything's fine now. It looks like I can be of help to you. No more worries... I can save you Gene."


So, I'm not gonna die afterall. I get another chance to live. Melfina saved my life... she is here for me. Don't let go of me, Mel...


"Hmmmm...."


Hold me like this for a little while longer...