It may have taken a second or two for him to register that she asked a question, but Cloud was quick to give a nod with his head and reply in an almost quiet tone. "I did. I ... not long ago." A look was given to Nanaki briefly in gesture as he continued. "Nanaki was able to find me through the crowds. I've been learning what I can through him."

But his eyes eventually went back to her, still gazing, still confused, still facing mixed feelings on whether to take delight in this or grave concern. All of that was shoved away when he turned his attention back to the room and noted immediately that most if not all of the refugees released from the pods were now in the room. This was it. The rest of his friends were trapped never to be heard from for at least a month or even longer.

"We should probably head out. Nanaki, do you know where we can go?"