[He only continues to hold her and run his hand up and down her back, leaning back a little in his chair to adjust them into something a little more comfortable.]

I know. I've felt that way before.

[He remembers how he had been before early on in his first "new world" experience. How while he had reassurance a part of him was there, that doesn't really do much for the part of him that is not. Doesn't end the worry and the wonder. It was yet another of many complications in him grappling his feelings for Tifa, wondering if he was abandoning everyone for his own selfish reasons.]

And for you it's more difficult due to that bond you share... It's only natural for you to feel upset and scared by it. Just...

[He's not sure what to say. Rather, he's not sure if anything he says will help. So after a moment of faltering, he hugs her close, his hand patting her head.]

I know I'm not Gran, but just know you're not alone. And if you ever need anything, you can come to me.