[hes given so many people the benefit of the doubt, seen how sometimes things arent an easy and yet Rufus just blatantly says hes not a good person. It gets Squall frowning and crossing his arms over his chest.]

So you needed good PR backing you instead of telling the truth. Would anyone have even know about Aerith if you let her go?

[He sighs and puts his head in his hands]

Rufus I'm trying to see if you aren't what you say. One of the people I love tortured me once and not cause he wanted to. Do you regret it? Honestly, even a little?