[ He will let himself be manhandled down into a sit, sighing hard. ]

No... it hadn't started until I... demonstrated Ifrit. But the amount it took is too much. Eikons should be able to prime several times, for long periods, before their flesh gives way to the curse. Because it's devouring their aether, burning it off. But I still have more than enough.

[ He can feel them, as healthy as ever. He can call them, without any issues.

Other than the petrification. ]