"Aw, really? So all those attempts at knocking the old man ShinRa off were just Rufus' way of saying 'I love you, dad'? How sweet." It was no secret on base that Rufus had been essentially "grounded" in Junon for being a bit overzealous in his succession duties. Zack definitely remembered the time; he'd lost his drinking buddy for almost a year, after all.

"Being alive means you can make reparations." Zack's arms dropped to his sides now that it looked like Angeal would stay put. The older SOLDIER could still fly away but honestly, how far could he get in a domed city? He leaned forward, eyes glowing intensely and voice pitched low as the next part wasn't meant for Reno's ears. "You and me, you said we'd fight against anything that tormented this world. Well, anything that tormented Gaia anyway. Are you gonna go back on your promise?"

Zack paused, letting that sink in before he decided to take another gamble. "Where's your honor, Angeal?"