This thread is funny.
Clarification : Some people in this thread are being Highly silly.
He wants to go, he goes. No need to yell at him on the way out. There is also no need to make a public display of your version of his reasons for doing so.
It's been awhile since I spoke to Strider, so it would have felt weird saying "I'll miss you." or "Goodbye!" But shit, some of you are just being assholes...