Johnny is knocked back by the fire, but manages to stay on his feet. The compulsion to take up his lance and jump into battle was getting strong, but he wanted to save it. He knew it probably wouldn't take long for his Limit Break to get set off, and then him consciously being able to help was over.

After a moment of hesitation, he picked his guitar back up and started on the Imperial Anthem. Fitting, considering their surroundings. Anyone whose equipped Jobs included Gunners, Magitek Knights, Ninjas and Illusionists would have their stats boosted by 75%.