Ellone glance to Rinoa with a small headshake and then to Marlene's knight with the same. She knew Matoya wasn't going to do anything to them, so their reactions weren't going to help. Still, she didn't say anything, watching Minwu - whose presence she had been confused about from the moment he arrived - as he walked up to the old woman. None of this was making sense. What was going on?

The illusion fading brought a hand to Ellone's mouth as a soft gasp escaped her. She moved quickly to Marlene's side, placing a hand on the little girl's shoulder. Unsure of what was going on, Ellone knew she had to be ready for anything. Watching what looked to be a death sentence, the now-oldest of the women felt tears against her cheeks. She wanted to turn back time, save Matoya from this fate, but something in the words that had been spoken told her... maybe this was what the old woman wanted.

Maybe this was what was supposed to happen. Power used for good, power used sparingly. It all had consequences.

Nothing needed to be said, nothing came to Ellone's mind. All she had were the tears.