"Roalie," Kaji can answer Ales' question certainly. "The Crystal will survive, but Cid is pretty sure that's what caused the explosion that destroyed his homeland."

"But there were still four in circulation after that point. Kalki was reported to still have one of the Black Crystals during her experiments in the Empire. So it wasn't used up." Pause. "We don't know if that is one of the ones we've regained. Palitutu could have gotten hers off Kalki when she killed her. Or Kalki could have hidden hers away, and this is the only way to find it." Kaji shrugs.

"We're going to need some people to search locally." Kaji glances at Sephiroth and something seems to amuse him. "I think I know somebody who can fly right into the Village of Santa Claus and not arouse any suspicion. I'll have to go along as Santa Cloud's Helper."