A brief look at why he might wear the robes that he does, and why he chose to leave Yuna on a Pilgrimage to defeat Sin. Spoilers.

Alternative link: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/1698285/1/A-Certain-Way-of-Walking

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Nag eus goon heb lagas, na ke heb scovarn. Also final fantasy ten I guess.

A lot of Final Fantasy, but also Sonic, Pokémon, and others.

Braska is no longer an ordinary man.

“It’s remarkably satisfying to spin, though,” Braska murmured. “Reminds me of a game we used to play at Home.”
Jecht watched him suspiciously. “You – no way. You used to play spin the bottle?”

Auron suddenly seems to have the use of both hands. Tidus asks about it.

Call it, they said when they reached the plains. Summon the aeon, and vanquish Sin. But he could not call her, knowing she was his mother, and knowing she would be used for nothing but the renewal of this spiral of death.

Ten years ago, the narrative was different.

After Braska gains his first aeon, Auron gives him a bath.

Benzo finally convinces everyone of his talents. Benzo retrouve son destin.

Tidus asks Yuna if she’s an Al Bhed speaker. Tidus voudrait savoir si Yuna parle al bhed.

Auron and Jecht bicker.

She can’t wake one of her guardians and ask them to keep her company – but an aeon, perhaps …

When Izeel’s father suggests that she marry her friend and fellow warrior monk Auron, it seems like one of Bevelle’s better arranged marriages; but Izeel is already in a relationship, and is adamant that she won’t marry a man she doesn’t love.

Baralai pays Gippal a visit, and they clear up some misunderstandings.

Braska’s elemental affinity is clear.

Zanarkand seems to extinguish its own stars.

On the road, they shower together.

Yuna dances; Tidus marvels.