[He smirked.] “Apparently this world thinks I am and about damn time too, was starting to think I wasn't appreciated.” [He paused a moment, then added with a sly smile.] “Though I'm surprised this world considers you worthy to save it, considering all you do is swat flies and throw temper tantrums.”

[He chuckled, more amused than he should be, considering he had done a lot of growing up.] “I'll take that as a compliment, chicken.”

[Mars turned his sights on Zell.] I'll be fine, kupo. I've dealt with a lot worse!

[Huh, if he got another moogle, he could have a posse of cotton candy wannabes.] “Long as it doesn't bug me too much, we should get along just fine.”

"Though I find him irritating to be around already, Kupo," Mars said with a sigh.

"The same to you, Princess Cotton," Seifer shot back. [hey, he was a pleasure to be around.]