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I don't know.

[ He answers truthfully. ]

I would have counseled against its use, certainly. And tried to prevent an escalation of the war to open violence. But now... after everything... it's hard for me to say that there wasn't some propriety in preparing for the possibility of needing such a thing.

Then, does it really matter if you didn't know about it?

[ Link's voice is gentle, quiet... but firm. ]

I didn't know about the assassination. And I don't approve of the involvement of civilians and non-combatants. But going after Cyrus himself...

[ He trails off. He's not so sure he would have objected to it. ]

It was only a matter of time before something like this happened, wasn't it.

...probably. I've been hoping this war would stay... well. Not non-violent, but at least contained. But it's finally turning into something that can't be restrained and I don't know what can be done about.

[ Probably nothing at all. There are too many people on either side who are willing to go to extremes to win. They'll suck everyone else into their way of thinking, either through intentional persuasion or by galvanizing and radicalizing the more level-headed people on the other side. ]

...I need Zelda back.

[ That's all he can say. All he can do is trying to focus back on why he's talking to Dimitri at all.

Neither of them are about to solve Kenos' problems on their own, anyway. It's almost pointless to even talk about it. ]

Talk to Shez. I'll meet you in Alenroux, if you prefer someplace neutral.

And — if she's been corrupted like some of the other Zenite Shards were last month, I... I'll know.

[ It's true, talking in circles won't get them anywhere. And Dimitri is determined to help Link get the shard back. Even so... there's an unhidden flare of hurt there. ]

...I wouldn't do such a thing, Link. You know that.

You wouldn't. [ he sighs. it wasn't meant as an accusation — well, not against Dimitri, at least. ]

But someone on your side did. Last I heard, we have no idea how. Whoever it was might take advantage of the situation, if they already haven't.

So, please... just be careful.

If you can avoid telling other people that you have a Zenite's gifted Shard, then don't.

I know. I'll... I'll be careful. I don't want anyone to harm the shard, either.

[ Dimitri sighs softly as well. ]

Things are going to be difficult after all of this, Link.

I know.

[ And that's all he says. He leaves the conversation there, hanging on that bare acknowledgement, with nothing else to add. No words of encouragement, no further predictions, no announcement of how he intends to deal with it... just silence. ]

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