[He gives Cloud a quizzical look at that -- what does easy solutions mean. spirits leaving because of strongly-worded complaints? casual insults?] It may not be so "easy". Someone I spoke with said the haniwa don't seem to contain what we'd consider ghosts, just... mindless malevolence.

...You too, then. [Well, that decides it -- it's not just about being prying into an almost-stranger's psyche, now, but about helping someone in a familiar situation.]

My friend and I were split up as well. I suppose I should be glad he isn't with me, though. He's in Sutoku with you, not involved in the... current conflict. His name's Mizumori Tama, if you've met him.