Cid listens to all the information being fed to their little meeting. He likes the idea of liberating those who want to be, but he also knows sometimes it's more complicated than all that. He'd be more than willing to take it to the commanders if they're as charming as the ones he had the misfortune of crossing during his stint with the Empire.

And he notes Atom's confirmation of a threat on the island that the crews are wary of and finishes his cigarillo, tossing the butt to the deck and stomping it out.

"Unorthodox, but hear me out: we eliminate the threat, ingratiate ourselves to the survivors, and see where it gets us."