(Also, we all know that if Ayori was dead, Nym would have totally fallen on the sword to try and save her life, so they'd both be dead in a glorious tragic CLAMP extravaganza.

Which is, really, why that pairing was so glorious.

In hindsight I see this was all Tat and Ayori working out their nonsexual feelings for one another through melodrama. IF ONLY THEY COULD HAVE REALIZED).