[Spins around and tugs on Thatch's cheeks.]

I talked to Ikki. On the island. I'm actually going to try to protect myself a little so I don't get too hurt, okay?

[Leans his forehead on Thatch's. Because it's inevitable right? Getting hurt.... He told Selphie only she could know which way would hurt less.]

[But the part that has him worried still isn't getting hurt. It's being such a royal fuckup that he does something he'll regret. How does he guard against that? Gotta try.]

Thanks for always looking out for me. [It's quiet as hell, but he means it.]