22nd Crystal: [Voice: Filtered to FF IV Cast]

[cladinthedark]

[Golbez pauses for a moment after opening his journal and setting up the filter, then clears his throat.]

... Status report from everyone who's still with us, if you please.

Comments

[lunarborn]

Rosa and I are well, as is Edge.

We found Kain. He was less fortunate.

[cladinthedark]

Kain... I see. That makes two losses from our world, then.

[lunarborn]

It is my fault. I failed to protect him.

[cladinthedark]

[There's a brief pause as Golbez thinks of a proper response.] Cecil, we both know that Kain is the type to launch himself into battle recklessly, without heed for his own safety. Your intentions are noble, but attempting to protect him would be nigh-impossible. Besides, you had Rosa to think of. You can't be everywhere.

[aero_dienamic]

Just a little tired, Master...

[cladinthedark]

[There's a note of relief in his voice.] Rest, then. It's all over now.

[aero_dienamic]

I shall try.

I suppose her brother will come in handy while I do.

Speaking of... brothers...

[cladinthedark]

I'm sure the young lady will do her best to allow you the rest you need.

Rubicante... gave his life shielding me.

[holyblade]

I am well, as Cecil said, but...

[cladinthedark]

Kain.

Cecil blames himself. Which I suppose is no surprise.

[holyblade]

I blame myself as well. I promised him that he would not fall.

[cladinthedark]

[He sighs.] If he ran off on his own, which I find likely, there's not much you could honestly have done.