"Some of them," Zechs nodded. "There were two soldiers from my own reality who were here before my abduction. They were friends; one of them left today against his will. It's ... I can understand for some people that would be unsettling."

He frowned. "It's one thing to be able to leave here by choice, but especially for a comrade in arms, I'd imagine they wouldn't abandon each other unless forced. Not those two."