The barrier goes up, and there's a thud as a fire dog bashes straight into it, bouncing off and skidding into the snow. Tidus has a steel pipe materialise in his hold, but in the same motion as it does, his hand glows and he throws it out, along with a - "Get back!"

A warning bolt of electricity comes down where a group of the blighted animals have gathered, a cry and the sound of them rushing to get out of the way. But few were chased off, and not far, barking now with greater intent.