A Leader's Descision

[vjockey]

[Cheng was surprisingly stoic despite the declaration from the insurgents. Despite having his wife kidnapped he was keeping everything together while he formed an action plan with his advisers. Clearly a small and elite force was required to foil them, but the fact that his choice was the White Chalice and not an entirely Gucun Contingent as the

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[chozo_girl]

[Samus comes in, stonefaced]

I heard about the kidnapping. [Straight to business as usual, seems] Do you believe they will be going after other members of your family to force your hand further?

[vjockey]

A possibility I considered. I've already begun making arrangements for my children to be moved onto the Chalice...

However given how easily Devon's guards were removed from the equation...

[Cheng was clearly worried here.]

[chozo_girl]

[A single nod] I understand.

I will guard them while you retrieve her. [Deadpan as always, but the offering is quite genuine]

[vjockey]

... Thank you. I'll notify my soldiers of this development.

[A truly generous offering. Of course Devon won't be pleased when she finds out.]

[chozo_girl]

[Nod]

Warn them to stay clear if it comes to fighting, as well.

[And with that, she's going to let Cheng guide her to the children in question]