There is a loud clash as Kaji just drops the proton pack, sliding the delicate machinery off his shoulders and letting it fall where he stands. Forget all of this, there's nothing more important right now than Ib.

"Hey, hey, it's okay." He drops to his knees and reaches out to draw Ib right up into his arms. She can keep on holding the moogle if it helps. "We're all here, it's okay now." He'll give her a shoulder to cry on, literally. His voice is far gentler than anyone other than Ib has heard it before.

"You're safe now."