This was something immediate and tangible for Zechs to focus on, rather than the anger in Hakuba's voice, or the guilt inside himself. A target or some sort of direction sharpened his mind, honed by those darker feelings. But now he wasn't merely thinking as a friend. He was thinking as a soldier.

"Agreed, we must stop them," Zechs said firmly. His eyes took on a fierce glint. "They should not be allowed to threaten your selves any longer. We should find the root of their organization and take it down, swiftly."