[ :c ......... This is why Cloud is cooler than you--

The attempt at high five is completely forgotten in lieu of the quest giver's friend. Yoimiya's eyes glance towards the ground, saddened by the circumstances. It's obviously not the outcome she had been hoping for but given that there has been no sign of the missing friend, she can no longer deny the truth. ]

I was afraid of that. I really wish there was more we could have done for him.

[ A sigh departs from her lips. Kneeling down next to the Commissioner, she plucks a few scales off the fallen creature. ]

Yeah, if we take a few samples back to the guild, it will aid in the investigation. Maybe by doing this, it will prevent others from falling victim to these creatures.