[The declaration draws a nod from the real one, and there's a rasp as she draws her sword.]

I don't know what you are...but you're not going to frighten me. Not with crap like that.

[Her free hand reaches behind her, taking Merrill's free one.]

She's right. Gods, whoever told you I'd pull something as crazy as joining Gigas and being happy someone I love has a problem like Eluvian? Because that isn't me.

[The shadow sneers.]

But you do want to become stronger, don't you? Become more powerful? Don't give me that righteous indignation. I lived powerless for a while, denied that it bothered me, just like you. I liked that pretty thing beside you too, but when Gigas came and took me away? It just stopped mattering, because I had what I wanted. Now? The fighting is all that matters. That rush. You know what I'm talking about, don't you? The feel of that sword in your hand, the movement, the adrenaline.

[There's a hesitant half second before Yuuna answers.]

No. No, I don't.