Saix nodded, and was about to speak when Aerith spoke. He looked at her as she cast protect, and felt, for a moment, a slight pang. Neither she, nor Axel, had been involved in the Order's dispute with the Arrancar until they'd insisted on standing by him.

He allowed a wry smile to make the corner of his mouth twitch as she told Axel not to get hurt again. "I'll second that."