[Still, he wasn't happy that it even transpired in any case.]

Zell...Listen. I don't want there to be a next time. I want to help protect you.

[This was just who Snow was. And he couldn't accept that Zell was being so casual about this whole thing. Still, what was done was done. There was no taking it back.]

I understand but, I just don't want to see you get hurt anymore. You're a nice guy. I think of you as a friend. You helped me. So I want to help you, too. What do you say we make a pact and train together? Then we can keep getting stronger, together. And no matter what happens, I'll make sure you get the help you need.