Sabin gave a hearty laugh, and forgot himself for a moment and smacked Celes just as heartily on the back--which meant he used a lot more force than was necessary, desirable, or, more than likely, safe. "Come on Terra, loosen up. I've beaten Kefka once, and with you guys to help me out I'm sure I can do it again."

Without giving her any warning, he scooped Terra up into a big bear hug, grinning like an idiot all the while. "Nothing's going to happen to you on my watch, kid. Just stick close." He set her down, and started to look around for the restaurant they were supposed to be going toward.