Ramza nodded again. "That is a noble conviction. Hold tight to it, and it will give you strength." Maybe it sounded belittling, giving advice like that to someone he had just met, but Cloud was not the first brave yet uncertain young warrior Ramza had come across. And though Cloud was not the same man he had known, Ramza felt that the spirit behind him was similar enough to warrant familiarity.

"I am glad to have met you, Cloud," he said, giving the mage a bow.