AUGH MY HEART. I always wonder about the actual relationship between the party & Espers (especially Celes), since it seems to be more "the enemy of my enemy is my friend" flavor than a genuine comraderie (as in, say FFX) - but maybe it could be?? It would be especially complicated and sad in Celes' case though :S

ANYWAY the descriptions of Shiva being so pieced out and drained is chilling! Ahhh I love it ;_;