As quickly as he had swooped down, Ramza had pulled away and settled into the visitor's chair beside the hospital bed. He touched others rarely, preferring to keep his distance, but there were times he felt it necessary. He had been scared for Yuffie, and the hug was as much for him, to reassure him she was safe, as it had been to show her how much she was missed.

"Never again," he repeated sternly as she made light of her stasis.