*Cleaning a sword handle in silence*
?: So, how did the mission go, Darksteel?
-I defeated one of their strongest without much trouble.
?: But did you eliminate the target?
-No... Defeating one of them is one thing, and killing one is another matter entirely.
?: How do you expect us to have a clear window if Vex is still alive?!
-We have resources. I got what was truly asked of me.
?: And what's that?
-Intel. Their combat prowess, namely.
Lucas: *Enters the room*
What are we talking about in here?
?: That blasted group's ability to fight.
Lucas: Ah, them...
-Yes. I believe that their overall high average power has made them confident, and many hardly deserve to call themselves "skilled". They are, however, very resourceful.
Lucas: That sounds exactly like what the boss was describing to me.
?: So has anyone been able to locate Huntress?
Lucas: Unfortunately not. We're considering her AWOL for the time being.
?: She was of little importance anyways.
-She certainly is very good at what she does.
?: Yes, but she won't change the outcome of the mission. Not like Worldfog. It's make or break with him.
-Can he do it?
Lucas: Do what?
-All of it.
Lucas: Yes, I believe he is ready. He's still perfecting the maneuver, though.
?: Fantastic. I think we're on track to getting this defense mission to run as smoothly as we can make it.
-Say, that girl who shot you- Kelly, was it? She shouldn't have even been able to come close to taking your gun from you. What happened?
Lucas: ... She got lucky. It won't happen again, and that I promise.
-*Looks at him for a few more moments before looking back to my sword*
Good. Can't afford mistakes in the battle.
Lucas: *Turns and walks out of the room, then mutters to myself*
No. No you can't.