[The intent hadn't been for self sacrifice. The mech just happened to shoot him at the same time so they took each other out simultaneously. His hope was to stop it and get away with his life.

But that's in the past now.]

Well...I tried to help with the evacuation. [Cloud sighs and shakes his head.] Not as many people left as we hoped. A lot wanted to stay and either defend their city or were too stubborn to leave. Not much we can do but try to protect them as best we can.