( He looks the same as she remembers, from his smile to the caviller manner — there’s not much that’s changed about Jill that’s easily visible. A little older, faint lines around her eyes. Aetherically, however, there’s no doubt that Shiva’s presence is diminished. Not gone; the ice still lingers in her, but less.

He can guess as to what might have happened there. )

As are you. And a surprise as well. ( Jill pauses, wavering. ) Out of all the possible choices to be Summoned, I thought you would be out of their reach.

( On account of him being dead. Sorry, Cid. )