Phi sighed, "Yes, yes, I think we get the picture already, PB [tornado fang]'d up. Isn't there a bigger issue here? Like what the hell is our next move?"
"Can't you be a little more respectful, Phi?" Arche stated, "He's obviously very important to them and this situation is very raw for the people who know him. Besides, knowing about how the Resistance formed and PB's motives will help us get stronger and more aware as a whole. We're a team, after all."
"Look, we can hold hands and sing around the campfire all we want later, but the longer we wait, the more vulnerable we become," She replied, "I understand you guys are hurt and want him back, but sitting here and speculating takes time; time we don't have if we want to be a step ahead in this war. I've witnessed an outcome of this battle, and believe me, you do not want see that outcome for yourself."
Arche spoke up, "Be that as it may, they have the right to grieve. They des-"
"I've grieved for several years. It goes without saying that you have, too, Arche," Phi interrupted.
"......."
"There's a somewhat therapeutic calm that washes over you once you've let out all your emotions, but in the end, the sorrow comes right back. Staring at you. Like an entity that's forever perched on your shoulder..." Phi angrily tightened her fists but tried to hide it under the table, "Why wait for the sorrow when we can proceed onto our next objective now."
"We both share that pain of loss, yes, but... It's up to them," Arche looked towards the group, "PB is their friend and they have to decide how to handle it."
Phi crossed her arms, "...... Very well."