Yes. Despite my escape from the Garlean Empire, I was relentlessly pursued and hunted as if they intended to recapture me. In order to protect myself, I killed my fellow compatriots.
To get some rest at night and regain my strength, Ethan watched over me. In order to do that, he manifested in Etheirys and basically was right next to me. If it weren't for him, I might have died long ago and never escaped the Garlean Empire.