The Balance of Life and Death

... The more I think about it... the more it feels like it was my fault.

Even working on my own, I make these kind of mistakes...

I had left Aang behind to go follow the monster that attacked him... I should have made sure he got to safety, I...

I'm so sorry...

I feel sick...

Hey Gremio... I'm home.

Alright, now that I've done some thinking, I realize there's something I should say...

When I left the Republic and refused its Presidency, it was because of my Rune. But seems to be only what I told myself. In reality, it was something a lot more difficult to define, but something I am understanding now...

My dedication isn't to any particular group or nation, but rather to individuals. That was part of the reason I lead the Liberation Army to begin with. I believe in the spirit of a person. Every single one of the 108 Stars of Destiny mattered to me on a level that goes beyond any officiated thing. And it applies here as well.

As of today, I am retiring from the Police Force. I have already dropped off any equipment to that effect at the police station. You'll find those effects in a fur bag. You can keep the bag to. It's nice.

I will do what I can for the individuals here... and I will do so on my own terms.

This is Officer Tir McDohl reporting from the Police Station on Brebo Avenue. We are under a full scale assault from the enemy, but they don't seem interested in us so much as moving past us. A breach in our line would only mean more trouble for those fighting further north.

There won't be a breach.

I need back up unites stationed at the main intersections at Lander and Brebo just before the Highway. We're going to direct them into City Hall. I've got myself, a new arrival named Kasumi, and Officer Gremio with me currently. But we'll need more.

All I'm asking if for some volunteers. If we can hold them off here, we can last the night without anymore casualties. Who's with me!?

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...

-There's a loud clatter as the communicator is apparently thrown to the floor. Conveniently, it lands at an angle that makes it easy enough to tell what's going on. And it's not good.

Tir stands in a circle surrounded by wolves and marionettes. He's been ambushed by them during while in route to another distress call. Heaven Fang is out and ready, but he already seems to have been fighting for awhile. There's an open cut on his head and he's breathing heavily.-

Is this how you're going to fight? Then come on!

-Several of the creatures start to lunge at him at once. Tir begins to fight them off, but his performance is sluggish...-

[[ Tir is free game, given he hasn't signed up for any beatdowns lately. You can also come along and help him. Whatevers, yo! ]]

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.

...

[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.

Alright...we can't rest now! We've still got a lot of people unaccounted for.

Minato, Leni, anyone else who will volunteer, we need to make a running search for people who haven't been able to post their position. The fires are still burning in many places, so we have to be careful, but there's still a lot more to do.

LET'S MOVE OUT!

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.