( The way Clive stills at the question has Cid instantly on edge. He knew of Ultima, only due to his status as Ramuh's dominant, and the moment he'd spotted the being things had gotten all the more complicated. He just wished there had been time to tell Clive, or to at least think about explaining it before they'd looked into the mother crystal.

Wait, what?

It's rare Cid is caught off guard and yet he can't help but stare at Clive in stunned silence, mouth ajar as he literally gawks. They did it...? All of them...? )

You best not be pulling my leg. ( Cid is already moving in for another tight hug, his own relief palpable as he does so. ) I knew if I didn't manage it, you guys would. It was always going to be you lot.