"...I realize it might be a faint hope, but I would like to try and restore our homes. If only because simply giving up on everyone else seems impossible to me. If there's even the faintest sliver of a possibility... I will strive for it," Alphinaud nods firmly, "Things seem dark and..."

He trails off with a soft sigh, "...I do wish that the Warrior of Light were here. Or any of the other Scions. It might make the task ahead seem a little more surmountable. But since I am the only member of our order, I will simply have to carry on. So, to finish answering - I will be siding with Cyrus."