"Right now," he mumbled, looking back down toward her, "it ain't even nearly an issue. I'm as alive as I'm ever gonna be."

Deep breath.

"Told you once I thought only a fool dies for their job. Haven't changed that opinion. Backing it up now with somethin' pretty solid. I mean, shit, Rikku... I-"

Deep breath.

"You're the first person who ever gave a shit enough to actually have a problem with what I do."

Deep breath.

"You don't gotta make a deal with the devil to keep me comin' back to you. I'm gonna make damn sure that'll happen anyhow."