"Yes, but I'm not used to people wanting to have my back. Except for Josh, since I came into these worlds. Which I guess is why possibly losing his friendship was terrifying."

He leaned more against Balthier, but his hand kept rubbing at his chest, over his heart. Where once he had a scar.

"But I suppose in the end, even if I lose him I'll still have friends like Bart. And the most amazing man who loves me in you. The man who makes me brave enough to love."