[For one munute Squall had been convinced that he was going to be beat down, and he wouldn't put up a fight either.

Once Ukitake had stepped back, Squall took a step closer and put his hands on the other man's shoulders, looking him right in the eyes. His voice was far calmer now.]

I'm not trying to coddle you, but damn it, I don't want to lose anyone else here. Especially on my watch. I've failed enough. You, Rin, Jr, Yuki and Zack are like family to me. I don't want to see anything else happen to any one of you.