$@#$^! Fine.

[ They did make some measure of sense, as much as he didn't like to hear it. ]

I'll let him be. But... [ He marked a pause and looked up. ] I don't think I'm saving this world because I care for it. Nah. I'm doin' it because I want to save Gaia. And I want to save Gaia because I want to make sure Marlene got a future.

[ He shook his head and stared back in Sephiroth's direction. ]

So I don't care about you being a Hero of Light here. First step out of line, and I'll be on your ass.

[ That's as far as Barret is ready to concede. Sorry, but not trusting him. ]