So, even at times like this, I have to be everyone's hope.

[backdated to before Lion gets offed...sob]

[If you hear Lion's voice over the phone, you may notice something different. That is, Lion sounds angry. Genuinely angry, not just irritated. This is a very rare thing indeed.]

I refuse to take part in this. If they think they can convince me so easily to take another person's life, they have another thing coming. I don't care how many promises they make or how often they try to guilt-trip me--[There's a pause and a rustle of paper over the phone as he moves the letter he received out of sight] I am not going to subject myself to their whims.

And that goes for the rest of you. This is obviously just another trick this place likes to play on us. Is it really worth it to kill another person just to get your things back, or for some kind of mysterious "reward"? [Lion doesn't doubt that there are people here who think this way *cough*Bernkastel*cough*, but he wants to make it clear that he doesn't agree.] Or because that letter keeps reminding you about the people you care about? What would they think, if they knew you were killing people in their name? [Lion voice rises at this, but then he takes a deep breath to calm himself and he continues.] If you've already made this decision, then fine. But don't blame anyone else if you find yourself regretting it.

[Filtered to Jessica, Battler, Maria (or any Ushiromiya by extension), Japan, Taiwan, Kay and anyone else Lion knows well]

...please stay safe.

[After that, Lion will hang up, but feel free to answer back.]

( Cut for introspection and Umineko spoilers )
Hello. It...seems I was droned for a while. I'm very sorry if anyone was worried. I...

[Lion's voice trails off, and suddenly his legs give way from under him. There's a clatter and a rush of static as Lion loses grip on the phone; Lion hasn't fainted, he just can't find the strength to stand.]