"I never really thought about it. Mostly because it seemed like a big hurdle, you know? I kind of also thought I'd probably fail out in Galbadia." Zak gave a dry little chuckle at that, full of bitterness.

"I mean, I'm not exactly their favorite person in the world. Not that I haven't tried to put it behind me, but...I haven't done a really good job, so far."

Which is a flat out admission that even though he's trying to be less of a jerk, it isn't always working for him.

"Though if I do graduate, I'll probably try seeing the world at least a little bit. Even if it's reconnaissance stuff on the quiet side. That might be nice to start."