As he listened, Cloud focused his attention on each individual present in the room. Different sizes, genders, and even species. Some were human-like and others not quite. He watched as a few reunited with those they knew while others wandered aimlessly clueless on where to go. That was him just a few minutes ago until he was joined by his friend. It seemed not everyone was so lucky, something he did well not to take for granted if the rest of his friends never appeared. At least he had one, that was always better than none.

"Then I guess that leaves me with only one option." He replied solemnly, mentally preparing himself for the disappointment that was sure to come. So as long as they were safe—cocoon or not—he would do what he could to keep them protected while fighting a war he never asked nor wanted to take part in.