[ He blinks. It's odd to think that they have a few weeks time difference at this point. ]

Everyone's safe. I saw you a few hours ago, actually...we were all together in Merlin's house. And now--

[ Yeah, he just got here. Skarmory is poking her head in again. Leon actually tilts the camera this time, so that Aerith can see Skarmory's face in full. ] Skrrrr. [ The camera goes back to his face, his expression dry. ] Now this.