A million thoughts runs through Duster's head. What were they going to do to the bird? Why is a machine like that here? Are they being invaded? Just his luck to come from one world where scientists had turned more animals into chimeras and into one where they're starting to experiment on them.

He turns at the newcomer when he feels the Chocobo's footsteps. Ah, so that's how you rode them. He watched Cloud, hoping that he'd be able to help, only for him to bring bad news.

"They were taking animals before?!"