My thanks. Out of one frying pan and into another, then. At least we now know that you are all successful in your homeworld. He'll be safe. [He knows that doesn't make it hurt less, but Celes has the right way of thinking -- focus on what's good, lest bitterness eat you alive. Now it's his turn for a pause.]

I wonder if not seeing them at all... hurts more than seeing them most every day.