The girl paused, jerking as if caught in a cosmic glitch. For the briefest of moments, painful clarity filled spiraled eyes. Whatever state the captive was caught it, it was clearly excruciating. Standing rigidly, she begged through gritted teeth, “Fight…Stop me…please.”

As quickly as the guardian’s awareness came, it faded. Rikku’s hand lashed out with inhuman speed, reaching to grab Yuna’s wrist.