"Coming alone would be foolish, I'm sure you all know that." Tear followed in shortly after Fai, the look in her eyes hard as she looked to the group gathered before them. A stalling technique? Perhaps, given what she remembered of some of these people when she still stood at their side rather than Jade's.

"... If it's a 'noble sacrifice' you're looking for, then I accept. Is that enough for you, or do you want to rid of us by offering ourselves first?" The melodist's voice was resolute in her declaration, even if she punctuated it with a quiet and undoubtedly tired sigh before continuing.

"Is this still cowardice? Whatever it is you have to say, the fact remains that we are out of time and you've shot down every alternative solution offered."