No Matter What the Cost

[He's outside, sitting in front of the home that he shares with Yulie.] Japan, Heiji, and Gadget of the Watch have been sent home. [...] Their communicator frequencies are gone.

[Even though he sounds calm, he's actually a little upset. Japan was one of the few people that he actually trusted here... and Heiji was a good detective and has been in the Watch for a while. He was going to discuss a few things with them, but now that's not going to happen.]

This places us at seven members. Until more people join, all normal patrol hours will be extended.

[.....]

...Hm, it's been almost two years now. The overall atmosphere of Fortuna has changed since my initial arrival. [He's mostly just referring to the fact that there are now three habitable cities to live in now]

[The feed shows Kresnik sitting outside with a small pile of burnt clothes near him. Yep, someone did not like the outfit he got from the scientists. The fire is already out, but there are still some traces of smoke coming out from it.]

[He speaks in a neutral tone, but looks a bit solemn.] Marivel Armitage has returned to Filgaia, establishing me as the only person here from that planet again. ...She made a promise to someone there and now has the opportunity to fulfill it.

[Quiet for a few seconds and attempts to look like Commander Lineface again. He's successful for the most part]

After speaking with Japan, I've decided to volunteer as the leader of the Watch if no one else will. If that's fine, I want a meeting to be held with the remaining members.

[...] I have also completed my report on the recent fish incident and its been added to my other post. Like all reports, I'll edit it if anyone has any additional information.

[After staring at the smoking pile of clothes for a few more seconds, he turns off the feed]