As Kain kept his distance, Rydia moved forward. She once again hugged Eiko warmly, though this time she didn't say anything to move them along. The girl needed a moment to cry, and she would have it. The older summoner's eyes were a little too bright, though managed to hold back her own.

But Rydia's heart sank as she kept her arms around her friend. If she was right, her vision would be next...and like Kain's and Eiko's, full of impossible dreams. She didn't want to have that joy, only for the damned realm to yank it away from her. It was too cruel.