...He's the best person you could have ended up with though.

[Just knowing that Zack had been the one to basically raise this kid made it slightly easier for Cloud to reel in his need to attack--destroy--get rid of.

He was more willing to extend a friendly hand if only because of Zack.]

I did. Twi--three times, actually.

[Glancing away as well, Cloud sighs.]

I just hope he stays gone this time.