[Cid drums his fingers against the table in thought, eyes staring at Clive's hand before he leans back in his chair, arms crossed.]

Before I answer that, I need you to answer me this. Ultima was after you... And while I knew a little bit of who he was, I don't know everything.

What was your place in his grand scheme? [A small pause.] It had to do with you being able to take our powers, wasn't it?

[Even if Joshua may have told him things, and he picked up or learned things before from Ramuh, it's always better to hear from the person himself.

Even if it may be difficult.

But if what he thinks is true, then...]