I said something in the DFcord that in terms of strength, Yashta is mechanically similar yet superior to Tomix, but after taking a closer look, I'm starting to think he's actively trying to fill the Tomix-shaped hole in our hearts.
This is how Tomix stands in combat.
This is how Yashta stands in combat now. This happened during the Sandsea Rift, which took place after Void Ship Saga. He didn't do this during the Void War.
And then there's Securing The Sandsea, also taking place after Void Ship Saga. He wants us to run around the desert with him, going places to put down pylons. There's two very important details here:
One, this feels very similar to how we helped Tomix run around Ravenloss to find the Gate Keys.
Two, Yashta runs like this.
Is this not the Soulweaver Run?
In a nutshell, post-Void Ship, Yashta has a similar stance, uses magic hands and even runs similar to Tomix. Reading between the lines, I think Yashta does this to honor the person he was sworn to protect. I think he's trying to be Tomix for us, and I find that a fascinating development.