Squall doesn't get it. Why do people put that much trust and support in him? It can't just be strength and his abilities. He was the lone wolf that shunned everybody and yet they still placed their faith in him when he was appointed commander. It's not a weight he can just overlook and ignore. Not anymore.

That's the price of leadership, isn't it?

"... you did good."

Because what else can he say? Nida was trapped in a no-win situation.

"You don't have to worry about me." If Nida wants to get out, he should. "You'll always have a place in Garden no matter what." He made the same offer to Seifer. Nida deserves this much too. It's home, after all. A shitty home but still.