[ His grip is tight, almost painful. But being listened to rather than dismissed seems to get Emet-Selch to focus a little - although the terror is still there in his eyes. ]

The stars are falling, can't you see?! Everything is burning! 'Tis just like before, when our home was destroyed. Only Zodiark can stop this. Elidibus...

[ His head swivels back and forth, trying to peer past smoke and haze only he can see. It's at this point that he seems to grow confused. ]

No, he isn't here, is he...? [ His grip slackens and he buries his face in his hands. ] We're doomed.