"Ah, this must be another universe, then, or at least a planet far distant, where the rules are altered." Kuja knows the crystals from his own universe well enough.

"The crystal at a planet's heart is similar, but the power is never given to any one individual. The planet itself is very much like a lifeform, and when it grows very old, its crystal will return to the cosmos with all the memories of the planet and its inhabitants."

He studies her, thoughtfully. "But why are you here, now? Where is the warrior of Earth?"