[ It's one of many things that seem to be out of their hands, at least for the moment. Yuri wishes he had more and better to offer for all his time here in terms of intel. So far, it's only a mounting unease with the thought of either side claiming all the Oracles. ]

I had a go at joining Zenith, if only to gather information. The others joined up with Meridian. Seemed the logical choice, when they lacked anyone on the inside. Problem is, they can somehow read what you actually believe.

[ He huffs out a vexed breath. Dimitri and Byleth know, it's inevitable that they would, so he may as well tell Shez and save him some trouble. ]

Best I understand it, being sure that our home and people are still out there waiting for us meant I didn't pass muster. Took my time about it, but I ended up in Meridian, same as the others. Probably for the best... I doubt Byleth or Dimitri could play along if we had to pretend to be at odds.

[ Too earnest or honest for it, to say nothing of Byleth never having had to hone that skill the way Yuri or Claude did. He appreciates their honesty at the same time that it concerns him. ]

They give people a month to make a choice here, free housing and all that for that duration. The thing to keep in mind is some people here have actually embraced the whole thing.

[ Very much like hostages can view their captor in an entirely different light. ]