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Noel had made herself comfortable against the wall of the room. With that, she was rather far away from Cyrus. The reporter visibly smirked at the call to arms. She wasn’t happy that this was happening, of course she wasn’t. However, part of her simply needed to be exciting about this story. An epic quest to save the damsel, another tale for the great reporter to tell the audience. However, this reporter was not an onlooker. Nay, this reporter would jump into the fray. 

[color=897691]”You can count on me!”[/color]

The reporter looked around the room. Though there were some arguments to be settled, mainly caused by Davis and Jezebel, there was a buzz of positively in the room.  She appreciated how actively people were discussing how to approach the issue. The story would definitely feature Aleecia, the brave maiden so willing to throw herself at the evil robot. What else was she but the great embodiment of inspiration in such a dark hour?

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Cyrus was frankly overwhelmed with the amount of support. He wasn’t sure why, but he thought this would devolve into chaos. Of course, there were a few voices unwilling, but he expected that much. But there was, of course, one person that needed to be addressed above all others. Cyrus turned to Aleecia. He appreciated her willingness and bravery, but he could not agree with her. No, not that easily.

[color=D1c2bf]”You are welcome to try and talk to her, but I will not give you up as well.”[/color] He replied. Disagreeing with Thomas in the same breath and aligning himself with the cop. But Cyrus had his own thoughts to add to it. [color=D1c2bf]”However, if you were to go. It’d mean nobody would die, thus we’d have additional chances to try and break both of you out. As such, I definitely would like to keep the option open. But only to buy time. I’m not going to abandon either you or Krista. Thank you, Aleecia.”[/color] His voice was steadfast, his expression determined. His brain was already trying to develop strategies, but they’d likely need more information. And there was only one that could provide it.

And speak of the (quite literal) devil, there was the monochrome bear. But of course, the other devil had to rear his ugly head as well. Cyrus reeled in his mind seeing Davis. There was some truth to his words, but they weren’t the complete truth. Something  that would probably be in his best interest to point out, once the trickster was done with him.

[color=D1c2bf]”As well and good as sharing all our secrets sounds. There is an innate risk in that as well. I do not think I have to remind anyone that Mondatta’s death was the result of Krista telling us she had the handbook that could use the phone.”[/color] He shook his head. [color=D1c2bf]”I am not trying to say that Krista was right or wrong. But do know: Revelation and secrecy both hold equal risks. Don’t dismiss transparency as the single good option.  With how much shit that girl has been through after getting in here, I’m frankly surprised she told anyone at all.”[/color] He shook his head. 

He then turned to specifically Jezebel. [color=D1c2bf]”I believe I made myself clear. I was [i]requesting[/i] cooperation. Nobody here is in the position to order anyone to risk their lives. Not me, not you, not anyone.”[/color] His expression then shifted to something slightly more scornful. It wasn’t a face of rage, but of contempt. [color=D1c2bf]”That said, we are discussing a serious life-or-death situation.  If you need to so badly, I am more than willing to talk about this grudge of yours after this is settled. I am sorry, but I simply cannot muster the energy to care for it right now.”[/color] It might’ve been blunt, but Cyrus, despite his title, wasn’t in a political mood right now.

Finally Cyrus addressed Monokuma. [color=D1c2bf]”Your help would be most welcome.”[/color] He said, his tone relieved. [color=D1c2bf]”I think first and foremost, you have the information we can use regarding the carnage chassis and other… obstacles. Besides that, I’d like to know what else you have to offer.”[/color] He said honestly. Cyrus wasn’t above accepting the help of his captor if it meant saving a life. [color=D1c2bf]”However, I am not promising the destruction of Nariko. Our only objective here is rescuing Krista. Should we defeat Nariko and thus reap benefits, that’d be simply extra in my eyes.”[/color] He found this important to add, just to get everybody’s priorities in line.