[ Cree takes no small amusement in the way the Takasugi has put himself on display. He raises his hands in admittance with a smile, leaning back in his own relaxed state. It's similar enough, if less... open. ]

What do you think they were hoping for? Surely you must have some ideas floating around. There has been a cure all this time, known to our rulers since the first attack began... the intention was not to just make the good people suffer.