Nevermind. The battle against the tears is lost at that promise. AS much because it was offered as because of the knowledge he had of how futile it is.

"You're a Sorceress's Knight. You'll go when she calls. I'll be alone."

And Squall would be as unreachable, as untouchable as ever. Taken away when there was finally hope. What a blow that would deal to him. What a way to destroy Seifer.

No one had ever tried it with hope before.