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[strength_of_will]

[ There's a sombre-looking William on the feed today. He looks a little worn from fighting off the creatures, but otherwise mostly unharmed as far as anyone can tell. He's only sorry he's interrupting all the attempt at holiday cheer. ]

I understand that there's been a call for retribution - or justice, some might call it - against the people of Rumpitur. I'm here to ask you all to take a step back and show some compassion and understanding. It is neither fair nor just to accuse an entire village of wrongdoing when they act out of fear or desperation. Who amongst you wouldn't have done the same in their position?

I propose we slay the creature terrorising their village. We were hard-pressed simply to escape from its minions, but I believe that if given time to prepare and coordinate, we can surely defeat it. Once it's gone, the people of Rumpitur can live normal lives.

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[strength_of_will]

I know. I don't expect them to volunteer. If they had anyone strong enough to fend off these creatures, I'm sure they would have tried to do so by now. I imagine that those who tried to fight back are already long dead.

What I meant is that we'll need them to tell us about the creature's habits, how often the sacrifices happen and so on.

[solitarysoul]

...it probably wouldn't be too hard to get that information out of them.

[He is likely picturing a more violent, or at least less polite, method than Will is though.]

[strength_of_will]

[ Please, no torture!! ]

Considering what they're willing to resort to in order to save their own lives, I'm sure they'll be more than happy to share what they know.

[solitarysoul]

[Not torture as much as good old fashion beat em up.]

Just make sure you share what you learn.

[strength_of_will]

Of course. The best weapon against anything is knowledge. I'll share anything I learn.