Jecht would rather not spend his birthday in Spira.

Baralai, he thinks to himself, is kind of adorable.

Braska agonises over how to tell Yuna he is taking the pilgrimage – but it turns out that she understands his vocation.

The Al Bhed can’t own property, but there are ways of getting around it.

It made sense for Yuna to be the one who went her own way.

The journey north across the Moonflow is quiet.

As the pilgrimage goes on, the tea leaves show a clearer message.

Auron ought to be able to let Braska go.

Lulu gains new powers on the road.

Braska decides to turn back.

Auron can allow himself to be gentle when he’s sure Jecht won’t remember it the next morning.

The most promising of the young warrior monks of Yevon gradually learns that some things are more important than his career. Pre-pilgrimage.

It’s rare for all of them to sleep through the night.

Jecht arrives at the entrance to Guadosalam.

He wonders if becoming [spoiler] might have robbed him of his emotions.

Auron’s sword is confiscated almost as soon as he arrives in Zanarkand.

A summoner and his guardians reunite [spoiler].

Learning how to fight again, Auron pushes himself too hard.

After Tidus learns the truth about the pilgrimage, Auron is disappointed in his other companions.

The discovery of the Macalania butterflies leads to a revelation about Yuna’s childhood that surprises a few of the party members.