But of course the Prince was going to question him now. Powerless to do anything and in a perfect position to be interrogated Yusef wasn't thrilled with his predicament. The boy wanted to know everything pretty much, and considering his position chances were the Prince was going to get it. Realistically if he divulged that information it wouldn't be of any harm to his cohorts, it was only further burying himself. As far as he was concerned he was already a dead man, so the General had no inhibitions there.

"I know quite a lot about your powers, boy..." Yusef replied in a raspy tone, letting out a short, harsh laugh. "Since you are all so keen on finding out I'll indulge you. Can't do any harm at this point..." Carefully adjusting himself about the General righted himself up, laying his head back against the trunk of the tree and staring at T'charrl coldly. 

"Your powers aren't anything unusual really, as it turns out. Our people used to have them, nearly every single one of us in fact. Now... This was generations ago. It's how our planet became so prosperous, it was because people were literally one with nature. It's why we've been so fortunate when it comes to outside forces. Our planet does have a history with space... Though it was all with invaders. With the powers enabled to them by the planet itself they deterred everyone who tried to attack us. While we were stuck on our own world we never had to leave, not really. Everything was provided for our people, and we had the power to stand up for ourselves. It was a... Golden age, you could call it. There were advances in medicine that we don't have today, and even technologies we lack... After all... Do you even know where those pillars came from?" Yusef paused, smiling bitterly as he looked in the direction of one such pillar, finding it by the burst of energy being fired off. "Those were placed by our ancestors long ago, to enrich the atmosphere and spread the natural energies further. It's how the world flourished, and continues to do so."

"But... Like all good things it eventually came to an end. Heh... My team and I could never uncover precisely what happened to our ancestors, or why they lost their powers. Records that we've found mention other people briefly, but there's no indication that they were the cause of our downfall. As it seems however something killed near every single Kaesstrian capable of this power. A methodical massacre... And you think I'm a bad man..." Yusef gave a shake of his head, having to take a brief respite to catch his breath. Even just talking right now was tiresome, he was just that out of it. 

"Out of the thousands of our people that were alive, perhaps... Two hundred remained. Those few rebuilt into what we have today, and were the ones that led to our separation as a peoples. There were those who, seeing the energy as something that brought ruin, settled in cities above ground. My people. Then there were those who clung to old ways, who thought the energy would bring salvation and one day redemption, your people. That rift has persisted to this day... And I feel it will still. While it was thought that all of the energy users were wiped out by this event, clearly a few survived, otherwise you'd not be what you are. I've never been able to figure out what grants only some of our people these abilities now and not others..."

"As for how I picked you out... Well, informants were helpful in that area," Yusef mused, grinning triumphantly. "They're all dead now, of course, courtesy of your dear mother. But I found what I needed to. A little bit of eavesdropping and some spying confirmed their reports, and a careless display on your part gave me all the proof I needed. You know the rest, Prince T'charrl... Though I don't know how much you may recall vividly. You were in a bad sorts for the duration of your stay..." Getting a violent second wind the General abruptly thrust himself forward, smiling widely as he looked at T'charrl, his eyes wide. "I was so close to rekindling what our people had lost! We were going to become powerful again! We'd not have to rely on this single, lonesome world for everything, we'd have the strength to travel among the stars. But now... Now that is gone, because you were too selfish to use your power for the greater good! You refused to-"

Takeshi had heard more than enough of Yusef going on and on. With really no rhyme or reason he stepped forward, lifting a hand and bringing it across the General's face. It wasn't that hard of a strike, but enough that the Kaesstrian let out a pained groan, instantly clamming up. The Saiyan then leaned down, grabbing the man's shoulders and pressed him against the trunk of the tree, glowering at him angrily.

"The only selfish thing is what you tried to do. You were going to use that power for yourself, don't lie! And you were willing to kill a lot of innocent people just to get your way!" Takeshi snapped, throwing Yusef back down against the ground. "Including my brother and my friend! You're not kidding anyone but yourself here, creep. Your people will get their power back if they're meant to, simple as that. No psycho is going to play god and do it themselves, meaning you."

"Psycho...? Is that what I am to you...?" Yusef asked, looking up at Takeshi and grinning. Probably for his own good the restraints were undone, and Katas and Garesh subsequently lifted him to his feet, securing his arms behind his back. "I know the truth of our people, I'm enlightened! I know what we need, and the rest of you are too blind to realize it!" At the Queen's word the General was being walked away, off towards the city surprisingly enough. He wasn't done talking though, and continued to yell over his shoulder. "If I don't finish this work then someone else will! We are going to regain our powers, and we will rise again! You people can't stop it, no one can! The wheels have been set in motion already!"

Yumi smiled at Shu adoringly as she went back to her chores. It was nice seeing him in such high spirits again, sitting still and being somber really didn't suit him all too well. Satisfied that he was feeling alright now she then turned her attention to the twins, wondering just why they were still hanging around. When she asked she was a little surprised that they were offering to help, even if she did kind of hint at them doing so anyways. Looking at Kai and then Choi she smiled, noting the curious little blush that the latter was sporting. Lifting her shoulders in a shrug she continued the task at hand, flicking one of her ears to try and ward off an itch. 

"I'm not going to say no if you two do help, you know." the Beastman mused, smiling thoughtfully. "If one of you wants to get over here and dry things, that would be a ton of help. Then whoever else is left can clear plates off in the garbage and give them to me. Think you two can handle that?" Yumi asked, glancing over at the two teasingly.