Squall definitely has that now. It still feels strange but he doesn't want to lose it. He doesn't want to lose this either. His frown deepens at the expected hostility but he powers through. He has to remember it's worth it no matter how difficult it's proving to be.

"You hate me. I don't think I deserve all of it but I don't want it to hang over everything we try to do here. Friends... share their problems, right? We have a chance we might not get again, so... let's talk."