As William and Erwin let go of each other, Erwin turned to Sara, Aya, and Katrina all at once. He had that look he did when he, Aya, and Yukino all got together for that snowball fight outside the Cafe; pure, confident, almost angelic. Aya would remember this if she saw it, but that wasn't on his mind. Erwin very slowly opened his lips and said "Everyone! I have to make a few announcements. Sara, I am very sorry about this whole mess. You have been such a dear friend of mine, there was no reason to go off on you the way you did. Katrina, thank you for being here when, as odd as it might sound, we all needed you. Aya, I'm sorry that my actions have put you through this, and I mean to never do this again. William, I want to thank you for forcing a little drive into me. I do appologize for your injuries, and I wish you could laugh at the fact that the side of my face is swollen now, thank you very much."
William couldn't help but laugh as Erwin mentioned how he had attacked Erwin to get him on his feet. William then pointed to some of the injuries on his head as he pointed out "Oh, no worries, you had every right to kick me in the side of my head! It was a good kick, let me tell you!" He then drew the attention of Erwin, Aya, Sara, and Katrina, as he started "Now, let me ask you this. Why don't we take one good look at ourselves? We've turned on each other because of our own desires and emotions. There should've been no reason why I should've had to smack Erwin upside his head, throw him to the floor and kick him in the gut. There should've been no reason that I should've recieved said kick to the head. There was really no reason at all that any of use should try to kill one another over a god damn contest!"