003 + [video | cosmos filter]
[Here is Cecil, doing his utmost best to stay calm and in control of the situation. He's not so used to stepping up to the leadership mantle like this -- as far as he can remember, anyway -- but without the Warrior of Light here, someone has to.]
Listen, everyone. We're a team and must act as one. This is no time for haste, so do not attempt to negotiate or engage with the forces of Chaos on our behalf. Who have you noticed as missing? First, we need to identify how many are held captive, then we can form a plan of action.
I believe the safety of our friends is more important than any crystal, but at the same time, we cannot yield to their demands so easily. The crystal is not ours to give or take from Cosmos. Yet if we try to take them back with direct force, their lives could be in danger. How will we respond? If we choose to rescue them, who is willing to volunteer?
[Filtered to Kain]
They have Rosa. I know you would never have a hand in such a scheme as this, but is there anything you know or can discover for us? How many captors and hostages there are, where they're being held, anything? Don't put yourself at unnecessary risk, but any information you can provide us with is vital.
Listen, everyone. We're a team and must act as one. This is no time for haste, so do not attempt to negotiate or engage with the forces of Chaos on our behalf. Who have you noticed as missing? First, we need to identify how many are held captive, then we can form a plan of action.
I believe the safety of our friends is more important than any crystal, but at the same time, we cannot yield to their demands so easily. The crystal is not ours to give or take from Cosmos. Yet if we try to take them back with direct force, their lives could be in danger. How will we respond? If we choose to rescue them, who is willing to volunteer?
[Filtered to Kain]
They have Rosa. I know you would never have a hand in such a scheme as this, but is there anything you know or can discover for us? How many captors and hostages there are, where they're being held, anything? Don't put yourself at unnecessary risk, but any information you can provide us with is vital.