Synnove clutching her head, screaming out for many reasons, as she watches whats before her. Xala is turning and there is nothing to be done, her linked echo with her is abruptly cutoff causing an intense migrane. Dacyne is holding her back, worried if she gets too close she will turn as well.

Emet-Selch approaches Xala at the in-between of her metamorphosis. Her sword is blocking her face, giving her some privacy in the moment. He gives her one last human touch, a caress on her cheek. He knows that she hates anyone touching her without her permission. One last message that he doesn't care about anything about her, only who she was. "What a pity." he says, but not about her. About her mage prowess and potential as an ally for the rejoining. (He was able to get that info out of G'raha, the only other person who will ever know of Ascian Hecate.)

...Until the End. #ShB #ShBSpoilers #2WoLs

The gang near Amaurot. Its getting harder for Xala to keep going. But she does after an embrace with her closest friends.

Its almost impossible to walk now, she leans on Synnove for support.

We are with you... #ShB #ShBSpoilers #2WoLs

After Mt. Gulg. Everyone is running back down with Xala unconscious and Xil'a injured by a gunshot wound.

The kids in various forms of shock. Alphinaud numb, Alisaie is pissed, Ryne is worried. Lucinne is also there crying over her life long best friend being in this state.

A regretful Urianger and Xil'a injured. They know they have to explain themselves when they get back. Synnove is angry at both of them. Dacyne is praying as the group makes their way down.

The Scions closest to Xala are keep an eye on her condition. Thancred is carrying her, feeling awful about not being to do anything again. Y'shtola worries and wishes she was able to do more.

Mt. Gulg. #ShB #ShBSpoilers #2WoLs

Synnove looks out in Il Mehg and uh oh! Xala still can't swim!

CATGIRL DROWN!!! #ShB #2WoLs

Andrea Reed guarding her daughter, Synnove, after a near death blow from Zenos.

Andrea revealing she remembers Synnove and her father. Synnove is... conflicted.

After Zenos #StB #2WoLs

Xala in hiding, heavily bruised and traumatized from the Banquet.

Synnove fighting off The Crystal Braves after they betrayed the Scions in Ul'Dah.

The Banquet and its Aftermath #ARR #2WoLs