It was clear from Jade's face that he was neither happy nor convinced. Showing mercy was well and good, but that was assuming the Calamity would view it the same way humans did. From what Kalki had told them, it just wasn't that simple.

Cloud's idea was slightly better, but had a rather huge hole.

"And how do you propose we do that?" he demanded. "Don't forget that Palitutu is capable of not only teleporting, but also opening gates to the Rift. Where would we put her to prevent her from escaping?

"Palitutu believed in her methods absolutely, even at death's door. She only gave us the crystal because she believed this was her end and she had nothing left to lose. If she deems our mercy as a weakness -- and I believe she will -- she'll have no qualms about trying to stop us again. Do you honestly think she'd give us another chance?"