[It was a bit of a gamble, but he also needed to say it to break his own mind from the darker, heavier thoughts, to give them that breath of air they needed to continue through this. So he doesn't answer except for a soft, quiet hum as he briefly closes his eyes and nudges her a head a little, taking in her scent and warmth.

Then with a breath, he straightens and looks back at the kirin in front of them before glancing back at the other still waiting. By now he can definitely see the shadows of others, and whether or not they can understand...]

We'll create the opening, but we need the rest of you to use your powers on him.

[There's silence, and for a moment he feels a little awkward as perhaps they really didn't understand, but then there's the pawing of hooves as an older kirin emerges from the shadows to stand by the foals, the mother now stepping forward with a nod of its head. Several more appear, a small ring around them. Seeing them, he can only hope they make this, so he looks back at Tifa.]

On three, we channel our dreamotion into the necklaces and break them to pour it over him.