"Yeah..." He squirmed, withdrawing his injured hand and placing it in his lap and breathing deeply, closing his eyes.

"I intend to." Angeal was on his way... But he wasn't going to leave Aerith's side for a cross-country dash that would only leave her vulnerable in his absence.

Shaking his head slowly, he dragged his gaze back up to her.

"... Nothing excuses what I've done."