She watched him duck his head slightly. Now she felt bad, she hadn't meant to embarrass him. Awkwardly she reached up to give his shoulder a light pat. "Don't worry about it. That's not a bad quality to have."

Part of her felt as if she should explain her request, but it did delve into some really personal issues. If he'd been there the day she'd been made to kill Zelda, he might have understood why she was so desperate to keep Ramza safe. She owed him, more than she could ever hope to repay.