Kisegawa had been ready to lash out, to summon something to wipe that smarmy smile off Ramaa's face. That plan was instantly thrown out the window when Sylvarie ran into the fray.

"Wha--" She didn't even manage to get the word out before Patches forced his way into control. "Varie!"

Thank the heavens for Kenichi and his chocobo. Patches dashed up to the bird, the battle forgotten, to support Sylvarie as she was lowered to the ground.

"A-Are you okay? Don't scare me like that!"