[Always back to that bastard Hojo.]

So, you're special. I knew it. I knew you were an angel when I first saw you.

[There's a slight happy smirk from Zack, glad to add in a bit of lightheartedness into the mix. All of this has been so heavy he feels like he needs a smile from her soon or he'll wither up.]

... Tseng used to say something about you having to be protected.