Interview with Cecil

-What do you think of the following people?
Edge- I wasn't sure of Edge at first...he had a pretty cocky attitude a nd he was coming on to Rydia pretty strongly. Eventually, though, I got to know him and realized what a skilled fighter he was.

Cid- Good old Cid. I don't know what we would do with out him. I have know the old engineer for YEARS! Without his airships, there were many times that we would have been totally stranded.

Rydia- I think of Rydia as my daughter, even though she only a few years younger than me now! I was pretty irritated when Edge first came along and was hitting on her. I know what goes on in a guy's mind! Rydia eventually told me that she appreciated me looking after he but that she was a big girl. I love her too much to let her get hurt.

Yang- Yang is one of the best and most dedicated fighters that I have ever had the privilege of working with. He was loyal and willing to give his life for the cause of Zeromus and for that I have a deep respect.

Kain-(hesitant) I love Kain like a brother and it hurts me to see him in the pain that he is in right now. There is nothing that I can do for him now. He needs to work out his inner problems on his own. I hope he will come back to me one day. I understand why he betrayed me like he did and so does Rosa. Kain has just been very unlucky in life.

Edward- Edward is the reason that Rosa is alive right now (the Sand Ruby) and for that, Edward will forever have my respect and gratitude. He had suffered a loss that I should only dread in my dreams....the loss of his mate. Hopefully now that the Siege of the Crystals is over, he will be able to come to rest with the loss of Anna.

Palom and Porom- These pair of twins are yet another group of people that have helped me on my journey. If they hadn't turned themselves to stone in the cas tle of Baron, we could have been killed. One day they will be two very powerful mages.

King Giott- King Giott is a very good leader and will continue to run the Underworld with great power. He aided us when we were trying to get into the Tower of Bab-il from the Underworld. He is just another person that has helped us defeat Zeromus.

Tellah- Oh Tellah. I will never forget him. It was so unfortunate that his life was so consumed with anger. If only Anna hadn't been in Damcyan at that time, Tellah could very well be alive and giving you an interview, Cristi. He was one of the greatest men that I have ever know and he will never be forgotten.

Anna- I didn't know Anna but from the way Edward talked about her, she seemed like a very sweet and loving woman.

Golbez- (hesitant; he speaks slowly) Golbez is my brother. Somewhere inside of me, I care about him, but it hasn't surfaced totally yet. I forgive him, for he is my flesh and blood, but it will take a long time before I can forget it, if I ever do. I thank the heavens every day that I have Rosa by my side. She helps me so much with my feelings for Golbez...

FuSoYa- This man is the best magic user that I have ever seen. I was surprised, and felt a little bit betrayed when I found out that he was my uncle. There were so many secrets that had been kept from but I can understand FuSoYa's reasoning for keeping that from me. I needed to concentrate at the task at hand...Zeromus.

Rosa- Where do I begin? For the longest time, basically all of my life, I have had a crush on Rosa. She is the most caring, loving woman I have ever met. I am the luckiest man on the Blue Planet to have her as my wife.

Tell us more about your love for Rosa, Cecil!
(laughs and blushes) When she got sick, with the Sand Fever, I realized even more how much I loved her and that I couldn't leave her. That was one thing that Zeromus made Golbez do that really bothered me. When he kidnapped her, I felt a desperation unlike any that I have ever felt before. I am still haunted with the idea that she could have been crushed by that huge metal ball. (he shudders) The only thing that matters, though, right now, is the fact that she is here with me and is my wife.

Tell us more about your feelings for Rydia.
She is like my little sister. I have felt that ever since her village was destroyed, I have a responsibility to watch over her. When I lost her to Leviathan, I was devastated. I had to force myself to press on, to keep fighting in her memory. Then, when I was in the Underworld facing Golbez and she came back to me, I was amazed and ecstatic. She had turned into such a beautiful woman, since time flowed differently in the Land of the Summoned Monsters and had acquired a great deal of magic. I wasn't sure I liked it when she and Edge showed feelings for each other but I got over it. She is grown up and is a wonderful woman and forever will be one of my best friends.

How did you feel as a Dark Knight?
I didn't feel like a real soldier, Cristi. The King of Baron used me f or things that I would never even think of doing now. Now that I think about it, I remember having to fight my conscience when I stole the Crystal of Water. I never should have gone through with it. I never should have been stupid enough to take that package to Rydia's village. I knew that I had to change my ways.

How did you feel when you found out that Golbez and FuSoYa were related to you?
I felt betrayed that Golbez, someone that I was related to, had caused all this pain and suffering to the world. I know, I know, Zeromus was really behind it but it was the type of person that Golbez was. He was full of pent up anger and hate from the fact that his childhood had been stolen from him. That is what made him an even more powerful tool for Zeromus to use. As for FuSoYa, as I explained before, I was upset that he had kept his secret from me but I forgave him for that.

How did you feel to become a Paladin?
Cleansed and like a man again. Cleansed and like a man.

How did you feel when Palom and Porom turned themselves to stone for you?
It was one of the most selfless acts that I have ever come across. Tellah was unable to heal them because they had become stone by their will. That hit me hard. Even though the Elder of Mysidia was able to revive them, it was just the fact that they would give their young lives for such a great cause that makes me realize that there is still pure kindness out there!

How did you feel when Anna and Tellah died?
It was so sad to see Anna pass on, not just for Tellah, but for Edward as well. He was devastated, as I could totally understand him being. Anna was just another senseless death at the hands of Golbez. As for Tellah, I will never forget what he did for me and he will always have a special places in the hearts of Rosa and I.

Did you feel betrayed when you found out that Palom and Porom had followed you to spy on you in Mt. Ordeals?
No, as a matter of fact, I wasn't. I don't blame the Elder of Mysidia wanting some kind of supervision on me when I was a Dark Knight. Just the site of me made someone not trust me.

How did you ultimately feel when Kain betrayed you?
At the time, I felt confused and very angry but I always felt that Kain would fight his way out of it. Fortunately, he was in the end, but not before his soul was destroyed. I love Kain like a brother and I forgive him.

Now, for the most important question. How did you feel when Zeromus was destroyed?
Cristi, words just can't describe my joy and relief.