"We have a little time," Aerith told him, though she eyed Saix unhappily. She didn't know what he looked like really, but if she paid attention she could feel the chakra control involved in keeping him - probably him, from the way he stood, looking female.

"Can you give me that?" She asked Axel. "I might be able to protect people," she frowned, and modified it, "at least some people, if you give me some time."

She looked over at Saix, and seemed to address him directly, "I know I can't save everyone, but I have to do what I can, or I'd never be able to forgive myself."