Gren looked around at everyone, his face holding a stiff but small smile. He was glad that his actions had done something to lessen the previous tensions, but it wasn't over yet. He could tell that Abel was displeased with Sapphire and Gren would understand why. Kuhaku was either still delirious from his injuries or worse if he could not remember who they were or what happened. Sapphire herself was in no better shape, but he was more concerned about the fact that she still had not fully recovered. He could tell that the act of picking up the cake (Or perhaps it was due to the speed which she did it) was painful to her. They were all still sore, both physically and mentally. Gren would have to play his part however, and try to be the team's emotional Juggernaut. [b]"Relax. You're still injured, but you're also alive. I'll explain what had happened the best I can."[/b]

Before he actually did that however he went over to Kuhaku's and Sapphire's bed and prepped them for reoccupation. He didn't really order them to, but he was expecting them to lay down so they could continue their healing process. He even pulled their respective IV's near the bed side so they could continue to get their medication. Once he had prepared their spaces Gren pulled up a chair and began to explain. [b]"First, I'll start my reintroducing myself and each other. It seems that Shiro has... Forgotten, so forgive me for speaking about anything redundant. I am Gren Orchid, boar faunas, also known as an orc. Shiro, I had first met you in Forever Falls while we made our way to the train tracks. You and I had entered the tunnels after hitching a ride on a trailer cart, were we later met with Abel Fulgurate and Sapphire Rode. We didn't get to converse for long before we were attacked by Beacon's combat robot. Together we had worked to disable the machine's offensive weapons but we could not successfully break through it's armor. But thanks to Abel distracting the machine, you and I were able to weaken the structure around it. But before we could finish it you had fallen unconscious, likely due to previous injuries. I had to carry you out but... Well, as you can see, I'm not built for speed. Sapphire than risked her life to save you and I, destroying the robot in the process. However our efforts only endangered us further as the tunnel collapsed. We all managed to escape, obviously, but with you and Sapphire in critical condition."[/b] A condensed and not entirely accurate summary of what occurred, but that's what Gren remembered. Honestly it was all rather hazy to him as well due to the intense nature of the fight.

Now that he explained that part to Kuhaku, Gren turned towards Sapphire. His eyes looked sad, but yet he seemed to be looking at her with determination. He was both regretful for her injuries, and a bit annoyed at her attitude. But he was more annoyed in her doubt. [b]"No. If it had been a true disaster, we would have all been killed. The fact that we all live, despite our mistakes, speaks more of our strength than weakness. I will admit that what we did was reckless, and there are many things we could have done better. But worrying about 'what-if' and 'should-haves' are unbecoming of a hunter. We were ambushed by the machine and had no time to even introduce ourselves before we were attacked. But instead of hesitating or fleeing in fear, we fought together as a team, and even risked out lives for one another despite our anonymous. In the face of danger we did not worry about our own well-being, but on how to defeat the enemy before us with those at our side. Each one of us contributed not only to the defeat of the enemy, but in each of our survival. And we have you to thank for that."[/b]

Gren looked at each one of his teammates in the eyes, so that they could see that he was serious about what he was saying. He wasn't trying to curry her favor, but admit the truth. [b]"I find your lack of faith disturbing Rode. In our short time together I did not think that you would be the type to doubt your own ability to lead the team to victory despite the odds. Alone we may have been able to flee if we cared only about our own survival, but you had taken the risk and had the mind to make use of each and every one of us. You had position Fulgurate in such a way that the robot would have no choice but to focus it's attack on him while you directed Shiro and I to the location in which we would make the trap. You even risked your own life to disable the robot's automatic weapons and ultimately destroyed it. If there was any faults, it was due to my over reliance on Shiro's semblance. He had used it to help me withstand by injuries where he allowed himself to suffer from his on my behalf. If I had not made Shiro focus so much on my own minor injuries, he would have not collapsed when he did. If you are looking for the culprit of the error, I am at fault."[/b]

Gren leaned back and closed his eyes meditatively. He expected Sapphire to berate him (Which he would allow), but also continue to blame Kuhaku (Which Gren would dislike). Gren could also suspect that Abel would come to their defense and make more tension, so before that could happen Gren spoke again. [b]"But make no mistake Rode. You, Shiro, Fulgurate, and myself are worthy hunters. If you want improvement you will need to do more than to point out our flaws. As our leader, we will be relying on you to turn us into a cohesive team void of weakness. And despite whatever faults you see in yourself or us, I know you are capable of this task. I know you will put my ability to good use. I have faith in you, and I will trust you with my life."[/b]