*002* Video - Cosmos Filter

[holyrosary]

Before the battle comes, I wished to speak with all our allies. Some of us have friends or companions who are placed within the enemy's forces, friends who none of us wish to see come to harm. If we could share with each other who they are, we can avoid confrontations with them. There is no need to fight those who are not truly our enemies, and in

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[exsergeant]

The more you blur the lines, the easier it'll be for Chaos to stab you in the back.

I hope you know that.

[holyrosary]

What do you mean?

[exsergeant]

It's difficult enough for some people to fight when the enemy's known.

Now they have to question if each enemy they're attacking is really an ally in disguise, or if each ally they trust to fight alongside them will see an old friend and turn on them.

And in the moment where one of ours wonders if this Chaos warrior's on our side or theirs, they could wind up with a sword through their stomach.

[holyrosary]

I believe people are better than to turn on allies of their own volition. And we will have no questions if we share openly what we know.

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[tepesadrian]

You're only going to make bigger targets out of your allies. Not everyone bears the same bias you do. To many here, an enemy is an enemy.

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[holyrosary]

That way of thinking is what I hope to prevent.

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[tepesadrian]

This is a battlefield. It comes down to survival. Noble intentions or not, inevitably people are going to watch their own backs before they watch anyone else's. Expecting more than that is naïve.

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[holyrosary]

It isn't naivety. It's placing faith in our allies.

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[girly_general]

Wait... Do you mean to tell me that Kain isn't on our side?

[Oh no. What have I done?]

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[heavenslament]

No, he isn't.

...wait, you've met him?

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[girly_general]

Yes. He took interest defeating Kefka, so I assumed that we were allies. After all, the enemy of my enemy is a friend...

Or so I thought.

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[heavenslament]

Maybe I should have explained about him, but there were other people who too priority.

Kain...he was recruited by Chaos and is a very conflicted person. He told me himself that I should not trust him too much. I think he fears continued betrayal on his part. I...I don't think he's a bad person at heart, deep down, but given our situation, there's only so much that we can share. I hope he does find redemption, and I've been trying to help him, but...unless Cosmos chooses him herself, I don't know what else we can do.

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[lightning_fists]

Cloud? [ Her expression, as it comes into view, is a mix between being wary, confused, and curious. ] You know Cloud?

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[holyrosary]

I don't personally, but Cecil has mentioned him as an ally in the previous war. He does not wish to fight him.

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[lightning_fists]

Did your husband happen to say if he saw him?

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[hallowedlight]

Forgive my interruption, but I'm... [Slight hesitation.] Rosa's husband. It is as she says; I once fought alongside Cloud. I had word he now fights for Chaos, but I've not seen or spoken to him since my rearrival.

Is he a friend of yours?

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[heavenslament]

[Terra stares down at the crystal in her hands and sighs. This is obviously a difficult subject for her.]

I don't want to harm Cloud or Kain. Cloud is my friend, too and Kain...I don't want to think of him as an enemy. If it can at all be helped, I would avoid them both.

...but I don't know of if we'll have that luxury.

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[holyrosary]

That is what I hope for, that they can stay safely away from battle. Far too many see this as a black and white fight, and that's dangerous for everyone.

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[heavenslament]

I don't think they can or will avoid battle, but...I won't fight them, not unless Cloud forces it. He said he wanted to see how strong my conviction was, about remembering what he doesn't. But I haven't heard from him since then....

...as for Kain, I promised him that I would help you and Cecil. That should be reason enough for him to leave me alone anyway.