A l'Cie? A cursed one? The former general couldn't imagine the bravery it took to admit that openly. For the briefest of moments, Celes remembered how distinct, how set apart she was to the other Imperial knights. Yet for all the prestige and honor of her position it wasn't until she had joined The Returners that she was able to say she truly felt like she had friends and... family.

Celes leaned in on Lightning, ready to trust her a bit. "I think I'll be okay if you take it easy on me. I've been through worse."