That's too bad. I shall endeavor to contain my heartbreak.

[At least he's handling this gracefully. The reaction may not be the most entertaining one, but it does give Jade something to gauge the man's personality by.

Was this all a test? ...Possibly.]

Yes and no. I'm organizing this trip as a private individual, but we are getting some aid from the Esdham military.

[He inclines his head at the troops Sephiroth brought with him.]