[Ignoring the salt part, he holds the chocobo and stands there in the hug.]

I hope Marco can realize that while it is fine to be upset and miss someone... They can be at peace this way. Of course his death was not ideal, but... I like to believe that Ace was someone who was happy with his life by the time he passed away. [Man he sure isn't hesitating to make sure on details anymore. Oh well.]

...I miss him, too. But... I believe he would not want us to be so upset.