[He sighs and shakes his head, gets up, and takes her hand gently in hers, leading her back into the forest.]

Sunshine... you were stronger than anyone could have known, could have expected. You're right, I wouldn't be letting anyone see that kind of anger in me or directing it their way. If I did, I'd expect them to go running screaming. [He turns and gives her a gentle smile, quietly ruffling her hair.] It's okay. You did a lot better than you think, all right?

Ikki is hurt and upset, and maybe that's like a volcano overflowing these days, but I promise, he'll always want to protect you. And no matter how he has to harden his heart, I'll protect you.

If keeping your distance is all you can do right now, that's okay! That's enough. And I'm just sorry you got so hurt.

[He is. He told Ikki to trust Selphie and they both were burned, but now he has a better insight to how they both see it at least. And where to go from there.] You can't change the past. What's done is done, but from here on out, we'll start making a better future, all right?

I still want you to try to promise me you'll smile and enjoy this island as much as you can though, okay Sunshine? No matter what happens.