[Cloud isn't the only one feeling suddenly shy. The automatic answer comes with some shame and Riku almost immediately hides behind his bangs, cheeks getting a little hot. He does owe Zack more credit than that, and he's heard those lines a million times. That it's not his fault. Hell, he's told himself that numerous times.

But it's hard to accept that when he's dealt with the blame being directed at him by others, and himself. He sighs, his words weak.] ...I know.

Guy's like a roach. [There's always a part of him that wonders if he shouldn't talk so ill of his creator, but there's absolutely no love lost in his tone. Hojo created plenty of other monstrosities, including Sephiroth and himself. He got what he deserved.]

Yeah. We hit up a bunch of places, but there's probably more. Who knows if there's any other labs here too...