Originally Posted by
Bubba
Everyone seems surprised whenever I mention this! Barret has to have his original weapon (Gatling Gun), he has to have no materia or accessory equipped and you can't use any command in battle. As long as your HP is high enough to survive (especially his final Molotov Cocktail!) he realises Barret is not willing to fight back. He still gives Barret the necklace (so you can get back to Gold Saucer) then exits bottom of the screen. He even shows up in scene towards the end of the game with Marlene!