Laguna puts his hand against his heart, as if Cloud hurt his feelings.

"Are you saying I'm not the best my world has to offer? You know, I ended a revolution and became president of a country before coming here!" He brushes his shoulders gently, giving a smug smirk. "I'd say I could bring in a new prosperous age."

Yeah right. He had no idea what he was going to do as President of Esthar. It was a good gig but it certainly trapped him in one place and prevented him from the dreams he'd wanted to achieve.

Like actually being there when Raine gave birth.

"I'm sure it'll be resolved. Like how the power is still out and we're all suffering slow agonizing deaths."