The Balance of Life and Death

Sorry, Naja, but I can't stay here. We're getting picked off out there. I'll be back, but I'm not doing anyone any good just holding down the fort here.

-Tir is heading out of Latimir and keeping to the shadows. Time to take out some of the enemy... though it's unlikely a one handed man with a bo staff will last that long.-

-The audio feed clicks on as we hear an explosion in the distance and some falling rubble. Tir is panting heavily.-

LATIMIR IS UNDER ATTACK! WE NEED SOME HELP HERE NOW!

-A scream is heard, but it's far from human. In fact, it sounds similar to the scream heard just before Lucca's initial video feed cut off. There's another rumbling and sounds of Tir running.-

What the hell are they after?!

-The scream sounds again, and more destruction is heard.-

IF WE DON'T GET HELP SOON IT'S GOING TO BRING THE WHOLE BUILDING DOWN!

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Looks like the enemy has fallen back completely. I'd like to thank Riou, Jowy, Kasumi, Gremio, Sir Prussia, Sir Credo, Sun Ce, and Lady Naja for all the aid they gave to our efforts to relieve the stress on the hospital's defenses. We really did it!

Sir Ace, I'd like to have a drink with you... nothing actually alcoholic for me, of course.

So... no casualties? Really? That's a new record, Discedo! I SAY WE CELEBRATE!

Kazuki, Gremio, I might be a little late getting back in. Don't worry about me.

Jowy, Riou, please report in.

Everyone else... Just stay calm, alright? Whatever is out there...

-He trails off, and then he suddenly takes off running. Any other audio turns into very loud and distorted static-

I fell out of a 5th Floor window in an attempt to save someone while a building tried to kill me with no small effort. What did YOU do yesterday?

Ugh... and it looks like it was definitely a volcanic tremor with the way the sky looks... we're going to be in for some dark times, I can tell. Reports from the Island Federation told of advents like this all the time. Crazy... Let's hoping the worst part is over.

Miss Winry, when you get a moment... when we BOTH get a moment, could I ask you about doing some repairs to my hand? That fiasco descibed above did a number on it. It still functions pretty well, but I fear it hasn't got much left on it before it gives out.

...For those of you wondering where the hell Kallen Kouzuki is, I took her to the hospital. You're welcome.

...

Minato, when you get back... I hope you're proud of us. We all really pulled together, the force...

Huh... my hand is feeling better. I still need to see about a prosthetic for the missing one, though. Using Heaven's Fang with one hand is proving to be far more difficult than I imagined in actual combat. Frustrating, but... heh, I guess this is part of my penance. Ah well...

A lot of new people, eh? That was sudden... the ghosts leave and then we get more residents. I suppose that makes sense, though. Um, HELLO! My name is Tir McDohl, an officer of the police force here, ha ha... I'm not all that great at introductions, but I hope we can all be friends and help work together to make this place generally better!

[Filtered to Friends]

Hmm... My soul feels somehow less burdened. I don't get it, but... I guess it really is the people you know who make you who you are.

Thanks everyone. For being there for me. I won't wallow in that state again. Not so long as I can help it.

The very fact you would call a personal conflict between individuals "war" is almost insulting to people who are actually veterens and not just manifestations of some nationality.

Grow up, I have no patience for this nonsense.

POLICE FORCE AND ANY ABLE VOLUNTEERS, LISTEN UP!

I have a plan. If we intend to live through this, I suggest you all listen.

I need pact made units at the East, West, and Northern points of town, as well as a unit at the Clinic. Our job is going to be ensuring a path is cleared for any injured and/or non combatants. Just because everyone is being forced to fight doesn't mean everyone can, so it's our job to insure these people are safe.

Sir Yamcha and I will head up the South Unit, heading directly through the larger concentration up towards the High School. From there we will create a command point as well as a guard against floods from the South.

Got that? Alright, here's the next part.

I need units for EACH RESIDENTIAL AREA. That INCLUDES Gohl. They will act as defense as well as an initial escort for injured and/or non combatants. It's the best way we can ensure people make it to the clinic and high school safely.

The enemy doesn't have a particular origin point, but I DO suspect they have a commander. And I intend to find that person. Any information that can be provided to this effect is needed, as once his identity is found out, I'll take my unit as well as two others to apprehend this person and put an end to this nonsense.

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[Private to Self]

They didn't get so riled up with the others were killed. The equality of the law here is paper thin. The only truly equal law is...

[/Private to Self]

[Private to Victor Niguel]

If I may be so bold, sir, I'd like to speak with you. It's a grave matter.

[/Private to Victor Niguel]



...I've been enjoying my vacation so far. But things are getting worse. With Naoto in the clinic...

I'm sorry, Kazuki, but I have to go back to the force. They need me now more than ever. I have to do what I can to make sure this place is safe. Anything and everything. It's impossible for me to relax when all of this is happening.

How...HOW DARE YOU!

Miss Sakura...I had no idea...I'm sorry

This will not go ignored! Minato! Sir Ky! We must find her and bring the culprit to justice!

...for now...for now Seishirou and Dio can wait.