N o t . I n t e r e s t e d - A Cloud Strife Club

[Dragon Mage]

Did you guys all know that when the heartless attacked Hollow Bastion that Cloud was left behind when Cid and the others escaped? Nomura was asked if Cid left Cloud behind when they all escaped to which Nomura said "Cloud was just lost in confusion" isn't that so sad?

XD That is pretty sad. Poor Cloud is always getting the short end of the stick. A madman burns his house down. His team mates automatically volunteer him to climb the high-voltage tower. Now his pilot leaves without him!

If I were Cloud, I'd definitely be looking a solid insurance plan, let's just say that.

But then again, of all the characters that would be most likely to not bat an eye at a horde of monsters, and just wipe 'em out with barely breaking a sweat, I gotta admit, that'd be Cloud.

Omgoodness! I knowwww, right? 5 feet and 8 inches just doesn't live up to who he is as a person. But I kinda like it. He's this cool person but has this body height that most people don't equate to "cool" or "strong" and I think that's why I appreciate Cloud's 5'8" height so much. He doesn't let that make him feel weak and he always lets others know not to take him lightly.

Just like when he got in Barret's face in the beginning of VII. For a person of short stature like Cloud to get in the face of a bigger built(6'5") person that just shows how cool and kick ass Cloud is.

Well, in 1997, 5' 7" may have been a fairly respectable height! But now, more than 15 years later, it's not quite as impressive. We get so much taller, it's sad. I can cite another character from another game that has grown at least 7 inches from game 1 to game 4. SENSE, THIS MAKES NONE.

/ramble

I always liked that he had average height as well. I mean, Cloud wasn't hand-picked for the SOLDIER program like Zack was (who was undoubtedly in the top percentile, including speed, strength and the like) but he still kicks way more ass than all the other SOLDIERS. Tiny, but fierce.

Hmm, never heard of it, I'm sorry. I'll look for it though, that sounds interesting. Does that make sense though? At the time Cloud joined Soldier, he wasn't facing any mental problems?

It makes sense. Cloud said as much himself, that physically he's identical to anyone in SOLDIER. But I can definitely buy that he didn't pass the mental tests. We know he's got some very low self-esteem, thus his whole venture to prove himself by joining SOLDIER in the first place. It would take a strong mind and will to resist overexposure to mako.

Yeah, I would blame perfect CGI for that though. I think it can be agreed that when we all played VII for the first time we envisioned a much rougher and grungy version of him. But honestly, I think AC did a pretty good job of it. He's still the manliest FF hero IMO.

I think they captured his original image pretty well, in AC. If you look at the menu in the game, and compare it to him in the movie, it's very close! In fact, I think they 'manned' him up a little more in the movie. As odd as that may sound.

But like I said earlier, he's still quite young. I cannot, for the life of me, imagine Cloud sporting a mustache just yet.

I like Cloud in darker colors. Although, I would love to see Cloud in some worn/old denim jeans and a nice t-shirt(whether white, gray, black, military green, tan, or blue) it does not matter, as long as I see him in them I will be happy.

Don't get me wrong, Cloud looks positively edible in darker colors. But would it kill him to wear.... I dunno..... light blue now and then?

Something to bring out the color in those gorgeous eyes...

 

[Alak]

It makes sense. Cloud said as much himself, that physically he's identical to anyone in SOLDIER. But I can definitely buy that he didn't pass the mental tests. We know he's got some very low self-esteem, thus his whole venture to prove himself by joining SOLDIER in the first place. It would take a strong mind and will to resist overexposure to mako.

Agreed. Even with the physique to rival Sephiroth's, Cloud has consistently shown that he holds himself back due to his mind. Like that first real fight at the Forgotten Capital where he engages Loz and Yahoo in combat. I'm sorry, but he got whooped pretty bad. After Vincent has a pep talk (if you'd call it that) with him, Cloud handles the two of them with no problems at all. He didn't even break a sweat against Kadaj.


Now, I just want to address the whole "Cloud wouldn't be friends with Squall" thing that I've been seeing. Normally, I wouldn't bother touch on pairing debates (both friendships and intimate relationships alike), but let me bring to light my perspective here.

The main argument for Cloud and Squall being unlikely friends is that they are too different aside from the anti-social aspect of their personalities. However, let's take a look at Cloud's current friends list:

- Barret, the loud and obnoxious leader of Avalanche. This guy gets really emotional on topics of Marlene and the planet's safety. Even his voicemails are really full of energy.

- Vincent, the depressing and hermit-like ex-Turk. He outfit is as brooding as his mood. If you've ever heard him and Cloud talk on the phone, it's one of the most awkward conversations between two introverts you'll hear in a video game.

- Red XIII is the group's talking dog. I'm not entirely sure what to say to this aside from the fact that Cloud considers him to be in his inner circle of friends.

- Cait Sith is one of the game's most annoying characters, and yet Cloud is friends with him. I suppose you could say he's actually friends with Reeve, but who does Cloud spend more time with: the robotic cat or the man himself?

- Yuffie, the hyperactive ninja who's probably diagnosed with ADHD. Oh, and she stole Cloud's materia on multiple occasions. Yes, Cloud is good friends with her... somehow.

- Cid is the older guy in the group who's foul mouth rival's that of Barret. He's insulted Cloud a few times throughout the game, but they're still friends.

- Tifa is Cloud's childhood friend. She's nice, warm, compassionate, extroverted, and most of all she's patient. Tifa's pretty much the total opposite of Cloud (on the outside at least).

- Aeris(th) is either the flower seller or the slum drunk, depending on how Cloud wants to remember her. She's kind, spirited, outgoing, and is willing to shower others with love. Like Tifa, I like to think of Aeris as everything that Cloud isn't (on the outside at least).

Now, if we stick to the same reasons provided for Cloud not being friends with Squall, I'm willing to bet that the only person on that list who'd actually be Cloud's friend is Tifa. That's only because they had a past relationship so she has some recognition in Cloud's mind. They wouldn't even be close friends, because they don't really have that much in common aside from growing up together. See how silly that sounds?

I honestly think Cloud could get along with Squall just fine. In fact, he could be good friends with any FF hero if you put them on the same quest.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqSwGM1qvnA

^ fast foward to 1:46. Friendly rivalry at its finest. Cloud doesn't have one of those in his universe, so I believe Squall will fit that role just fine.


***EDIT***


Found a cool picture:

http://browse.deviantart.com/?order=14&offset=456#/d4q57mp

 

[The Witch]

that's a sick picture, Alak! I love it soooo much

But this one is just down right sexual:
http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m00nzeUU8Z1rps2w8o1_500.jpg

I always liked that he had average height as well. I mean, Cloud wasn't hand-picked for the SOLDIER program like Zack was (who was undoubtedly in the top percentile, including speed, strength and the like) but he still kicks way more ass than all the other SOLDIERS. Tiny, but fierce.

Yeah agreed. I don't care how "strong" or how "amazing" SE says he is, Cloud can kick his ass any day (if he wanted to that is).

It makes sense. Cloud said as much himself, that physically he's identical to anyone in SOLDIER. But I can definitely buy that he didn't pass the mental tests. We know he's got some very low self-esteem, thus his whole venture to prove himself by joining SOLDIER in the first place. It would take a strong mind and will to resist overexposure to mako.

What mental tests? I don't remember hearing that Shinra has psychological testing to be a soldier?

I mean, if they did, to think they'd catch wind of Sephiroth's insanity, right?

Don't get me wrong, Cloud looks positively edible in darker colors. But would it kill him to wear.... I dunno..... light blue now and then?

Something to bring out the color in those gorgeous eyes...

Ooooooooooooooooo A blue t-shirt on that physique?... dear word, be still my beating heart

- Vincent, the depressing and hermit-like ex-Turk. He outfit is as brooding as his mood. If you've ever heard him and Cloud talk on the phone, it's one of the most awkward conversations between two introverts you'll hear in a video game.

Whaaaaaaaaaa I loved Cloud and Vincent's conversations. They're not as hefty verbally, but that's what's so amazing. They're so bromantic that few words is enough for the two to understand each other. They're like Dean and Sam from Supernatual. (Dean and Sam have moments where they don't even speak and all you see is facial expressions) Cloud and Vincent are like that IMO. so I thought their conversation was kinda confident and relaxed--I never once felt it was awkward.

Now, if we stick to the same reasons provided for Cloud not being friends with Squall, I'm willing to bet that the only person on that list who'd actually be Cloud's friend is Tifa. That's only because they had a past relationship so she has some recognition in Cloud's mind. They wouldn't even be close friends, because they don't really have that much in common aside from growing up together. See how silly that sounds?

Sooooooooo, yeah... I'm a little lost here. :/

The reason Cloud's friends with them is because it happened gradually and during a time of life and death. Their friendship didn't exactly start out as "hey, you're cool I wanna be your friend" it was more of "you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours" kind of thing. Only after traveling with each other and enduring so many terrible events did they really start to become friends.

I honestly think Cloud could get along with Squall just fine. In fact, he could be good friends with any FF hero if you put them on the same quest.

Eh, I just don't see Cloud befriending someone that's more complicated to handle than himself. For one, Squall doesn't exactly like to make friends, in the first place. My goodness, how long did he push away the VIII cast until he befriended them?

Cloud would detect Squall's "I don't want friends" personality and he'd just not even care to try and befriend him. Cloud's just not patient enough to try and twinkle toe around Squall's issues long enough for Squall to realize he wanted another friend. :/ I'm sure they'd be able to work with each other here and there as comrades in battle... but hang out and drink like how Cloud and Barret do? Nah, can't see it happening.

I especially can't see 'em being friends after Cloud said "not interested" when Squall invited him to fight side by side again.

That's what is so confusing! Why does he still hate Sephiroth and why is he still so broody and anti-social, or like Sora put it "Mr.Unapproachable", if he had friends in KH? I guess Nomura would probably just say 'its up to you'

Hmm, that is confusing. I wonder what the reason is for Cloud to hate Sephiroth?

In MY opinion Cloud would still be like that, I mean he had Zack and he still came out anti-social.

Agreed.

Because its still in the time-line of Birth By Sleep but you don't see it happen for awhile in the game, it ends with young Kairi picking flowers in her garden so I am pretty sure Hollow Bastion isn't under siege yet -- hence Cloud not being shown along with anyone else.

Ahhh, okay. That makes most sense.

Me too, i especially love how Marlene can throw a fit and boss him around like she does and Cloud talks to her as opposed to telling her to stop or behave xD THAT really gives him the big brother image!

eek! I so agree! That's what's so adorable about them and their platonic relationship.

Squall is dressed in tight leather.

 

[Dragon Mage]

What mental tests? I don't remember hearing that Shinra has psychological testing to be a soldier?

I mean, if they did, to think they'd catch wind of Sephiroth's insanity, right?

Um, the mental tests Alak mentioned. I'm not sure exactly, you'll have to ask him! He didn't link to where he read/heard the thing about the mental tests.

And from what I understand (I haven't played CC darnit :C ) Sephiroth flipped his shit when he was away from Shinra HQ. There's a consistent mental state we call insanity, and then there's people suffering from a severe mental breakdown with little to no warning -- like Sephiroth, flipping his shit. Sooo.... technically, it's possible for Sephiroth to just lose it and start killing people when he's been a "normal" person for the rest of his life up until that point at Nibleheim, without giving any signs of mental instability.

Also, wasn't Genesis pushing the envelope on Sephiroth's sanity near the end of CC?

Ooooooooooooooooo A blue t-shirt on that physique?... dear word, be still my beating heart

XD Yup, my reaction. Woo~ I'm tempted to commission this!

http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m00nzeUU8Z1rps2w8o1_500.jpg

*phew*

Awwwwww! Poor Cloudykins! *pets* D: I mean, hot damn, but I'm not into the whole dominatrix thing that much. I mean, I mean, at all.

Er, strike that line from your memory.

 

[Alak]

Eh, to each his/her own I suppose. I disagree that Squall of all people is more complicated than Cloud (he's one of the more simplistic ones actually). Squall's personality is right up there with Vincent's, and Cloud let Vincent join the party without reservations. They became friends without being forced to spend time together (i.e.- Cloud & Barret). Like I said, if you throw Cloud and Squall into the same party on the same quest, they'll be good friends just as easily. As anti-social as both can be, they're surprisingly good team players. Good teamwork births respect. Respect paves the path to friendship.

Oh, and as for the whole "not interested" line you're referring to, Cloud is not actually denying that he'll ever fight alongside with Squall. It's just his way of making a joke while alluding to his FF7 personality. We know this by the relationship built between Cloud and the others during the game itself. They share a lot of heart-to-heart moments and a friendship is clearly developed by the end of the 013 cycle. Seeing how Squall is the more anti-social of the two, the fact that he even initiates the offer shows that he's willing to partner up with the other FF heroes again. If Squall is willing to do it, then I'm absolutely confident that Cloud will be there. Again, I'm not saying that they'll be best friends and all (we should all know who Cloud's best friend is) but the whole notion that it's unlikely that they'll be friends at all just seems silly to me, especially since it's been done in two different FF spin-offs already.

 

[Saints&Storms]

I think Cloud and Squall are like the Legolus and Gimly(not sure if I spelled those right, but I mean the characters form Lord of the Rings) of FF, not quite friends, not quite enemies, you know? I don't see Cloud as besties with a lot of people, he's just that kinda guy, but I mean in Dissidia when everyone laughs Cloud I am sure is the only one who doesn't; and whether or not Cloud honestly meant he wouldn't fight with them again; I don't thinks so, I think Cloud would reluctantly help them I believe they call that being "Tsundere" ~but I do recall Tetsuya Nomura said "Not interested" is what Cloud says when he's cold and distant to people.


I just can't see Cloud hanging out with an emotional teenager, no disrespect, I love Squall a lot but he's still just a moody teen. But I still like the Squall and Cloud relationship, don't get me wrong; I just don't see them as I see Locke and Edgar, and I mean the bromance xD

I think Cloud just mixes better with women

Eh, I just don't see Cloud befriending someone that's more complicated to handle than himself. For one, Squall doesn't exactly like to make friends, in the first place. My goodness, how long did he push away the VIII cast until he befriended them?

Cloud would detect Squall's "I don't want friends" personality and he'd just not even care to try and befriend him. Cloud's just not patient enough to try and twinkle toe around Squall's issues long enough for Squall to realize he wanted another friend. :/ I'm sure they'd be able to work with each other here and there as comrades in battle... but hang out and drink like how Cloud and Barret do? Nah, can't see it happening.

I dunno, I don't think Squall is really that "complicated", "difficult" and "moody" yes, "complicated"? Nah, certainly not moreso than Cloud. I mean its as simple as he was abandoned as a kid and now he has emotional repressions, other than that its all typical teen problems.

Not that I think Cloud is complicated, rather his background is, I personally find him to be more simplistic and awkward than that, which is cute.

Actually as soon as the FFVIII cast made him realize "its better to have loved and lost...etc" he wasn't really that introverted, in my personal opinion, I think Cloud is more of a lone-drinker anyway, I could only see Cloud drinking with the AVALANCHE guys.

And actually I think Squall would detect Clouds "I don't care what your names are and/or about you" attitude and not bother to try, but hey he actually does try in Dissidia eh? but then again I think Squall is young in Dissidia right? Makes sense that he'd try to befriend Cloud actually

Squall is dressed in tight leather.

Are you saying Michael Jackson looks like a stripper?

...thought so

 

[Richard B Riddick]

I think Cloud and Squall are like the Legolus and Gimly(not sure if I spelled those right)

Legolas.
Gimli.



Way behind on fandom threads.

Still have to finish my Cloud x Aerith Valentine's Day story.

I feel like a slow person who takes 48 hrs to watch 60 minutes... whargarblz

 

[Alak]

While not definite, I think I remember where I read that Cloud failed the mental part of SOLDIER's prerequisites. This is from the wikia:

"Cloud reveals he never was in SOLDIER, failing to be mentally strong enough to enter the organization and instead became an ordinary Shinra guard."

So I suppose it's in-game dialogue that shows us that it was his mind that held him back. I'll have to replay that part of the game to be sure, though.

 

[Saints&Storms]

While not definite, I think I remember where I read that Cloud failed the mental part of SOLDIER's prerequisites. This is from the wikia:

"Cloud reveals he never was in SOLDIER, failing to be mentally strong enough to enter the organization and instead became an ordinary Shinra guard."

So I suppose it's in-game dialogue that shows us that it was his mind that held him back. I'll have to replay that part of the game to be sure, though.

That's really sad, poor Cloud, I always knew he was physically strong enough what with chucking Sephy over-board at the reactor and all, but boy did they get it wrong saying Cloud wasn't mentally strong enough over Sephiroth who burned down the entire village and murdered people xD

 

[Dragon Mage]

Ah-HA!

I got it! The best question I've made up so far!

What are Cloud's guilty pleasures?

I think speeding and eating raw cookie dough are on the top of the list.

 

[Saints&Storms]

FanArt [REC]

Once again some prettyful Cloud arts, I about fell over when I saw the Snow and Cloud art, is there no one that Cloud mixes with that won;t make an awesome concoction? I'm starting to think, not. The loner Cloud is simply amazing found it on Tumblr so the artist remains unknown but credits to all artists where due of course! They are all beautiful arts too!

Spoiler: Cloud with Ultima

Spoiler: Broody Cloud

Spoiler: Cloud and Snow

Spoiler: Nerdy!Cloud

Video [REC]

Just some of my favorite video's that I am pretty sure I've never posted here before, they are very pretty and well made and play to songs that I think match Cloud very well, the first one is simply stunning, but the second song is SO Cloud it hurts to watch it

I hope you guys enjoy them!

 

[Alak]

lol the picture with Cloud and Snow is just perfect. I also love the Ultima Sword. It's definitely one of my favorite weapons from FF7 in terms of appearances and damage (obviously).

As for guilty pleasures, I'm not entirely sure what he'd do that fits under that category. Maybe doing body squats in front of the mirror?

 

[Richard B Riddick]

Ah-HA!What are Cloud's guilty pleasures?

*Accidentally* dropping his cell fone in the toilet so no one can reach him?

Swiping master tonberries lantern, so he cant see where hes walking?

Leaving huge puddles of glue on the ground so cactaur gets stuck & stops being so cocky with his 'running man' dance?

I'm clueless.

FanArt [REC]

It needs a - at the beginning, it should be -RRPq3VT4IM like this

I guess.. this one's decent...

 

[Saints&Storms]

lol the picture with Cloud and Snow is just perfect. I also love the Ultima Sword. It's definitely one of my favorite weapons from FF7 in terms of appearances and damage (obviously).

As for guilty pleasures, I'm not entirely sure what he'd do that fits under that category. Maybe doing body squats in front of the mirror?

Yeah I know, they are both so IN-character xD Now I want Snow in the next Dissidia so Cloud and him can interact like this, it would be so awesomely hilarious, I really like the Ultima pic too, the art style is really cool and they got the weapon down to a T.

*By the way I fixed my video back there, I messed up the code

 

[Dragon Mage]

You guys know what guilty pleasures are, right? They are something that you enjoy but would feel guilty if someone caught you doing it. Like watching a really corny soap opera or someone like Zack greatly enjoying the sobby romance novels.

Also, that Cloud and Snow picture is now safely stashed in a folder. SO. FREAKING. TRUE. ♥

 

[Alak]

I'm pretty sure any guy would feel guilty for doing body squats in front of a mirror (at least not at a gym). It kind of screams "douchebag" to the person walking in on them lol. For someone who acts all confident and nonchalant, Cloud actually does pay heed to what others think of him.

 

[Saints&Storms]

I'm pretty sure any guy would feel guilty for doing body squats in front of a mirror (at least not at a gym). It kind of screams "douchebag" to the person walking in on them lol. For someone who acts all confident and nonchalant, Cloud actually does pay heed to what others think of him.

Has Cloud done that before? xD

I agree though it is a weird thing to do something like that, at any rate I think a little part of Cloud may care what other people may think or maybe that part of him is the past Cloud, you know his younger self, who knows, meh. I dunno I think Cloud only cares what his friends think -- personally.

Anyway here are some more questions, feel free to answer whenever you guys want or answer one at a time if you don't feel like posting all at once or don't have time Sorry if they have already been asked/posted before, I am pretty sure that they have not though >.> Please enjoy them!

What is Cloud's best attribute?
What would you like to see Cloud wearing?
Who (from any FF) would you like to see Cloud fight?

What would you like to see changed about Cloud in the next FFVII installment?

 

[Alak]

What is Cloud's best attribute?
What would you like to see Cloud wearing?
Who (from any FF) would you like to see Cloud fight?

What would you like to see changed about Cloud in the next FFVII installment?

- In my opinion, Cloud's best attribute would have to be his level-headed nature in tough situations (actions at Nibelheim, encounter with Rufus, fight with Sephiroth, etc.). Unfortunately, this seems to apply for fights moreso than personal issues (self-confidence, dealing with geostigma, the cursed LTD, etc.).

- I like his Kingdom Hearts outfit, but that's just me. Poncho ftw. Although, I think it'd be a lot cooler if there was an actual backstory to that appearance. Like, if he and Vincent suffered some supernatural curse where their bodies are amalgamated. We'll have a fighter who's a hybrid product of mako, jenova cells, and chaos cells. One eye will be bluish-green and the other will be crimson red! The torment from losing his family, Zack, Aeris(th), and Lucrecia all combined will drive him to be the franchise's most awesome anti-hero! Uh... moving on...

- I'd like to see Cloud fight Lightning (XIII). The former gets all his materia. The latter gets her l'cie powers. I already know who'll win, I just like the irony of this fight.

- I want to see the new Cloud start acting like the old Cloud from the one and true FFVII game. None of that depressing Squall-degree-of-anti-social behavior. DoC was hinting towards it, but I miss the "Let's mosey, everyone!" Cloud.

 

[Saints&Storms]

I'm going to answer one of the topics just really fast and sadly neglect the rest of them because I don't have much time, but I'll answer this one as well as possible (hopefully anyway) so here goes:

What would you like to see changed about Cloud in the next FFVII installment?

I would really hope to see him finally start to say whats on his mind, be more opened if you will, I want Square Enix to give more insight on the main protagonist for the love of all think holy He's the main guy and we hardly see whats on his mind, its so irksome!

Other than that I'd like to see his hair changed a bit, not like a new hair style but like have a new take on it while still remaining the classic Cloud do. I'd also hope that this next installment takes place some years after DoC, I am really anxious to see an older Cloud, maybe that's just me though - but I have a feeling he'd give that older Ezio Auditore feeling when he ages!

I'd also like to see more about what he was/has been doing since espesially what he was doing when he found Denzel, he never called Tifa and the gang, he hadn't seen any of them in awhile and he was kind hermitting at Aeriths church and it just oozes with juicy information that heads for knowing and I would really like to know why he called the Church "His Place" did he buy it or something?

But other than all of this I would certainly hope to see him post-Advent Children and how he feels toward all his friends now, you know how his relationship with them evolved since that group picture they took in AC -- but I really just wanna see mor eof Cloud and Yuffie and Vincents relationship, really -- and that's pretty much it for me, I mean more is always welcome but that's my specifics.

 

[The Witch]

I think Cloud and Squall are like the Legolus and Gimly(not sure if I spelled those right, but I mean the characters form Lord of the Rings) of FF, not quite friends, not quite enemies, you know?

Exactly my thoughts.

I just can't see Cloud hanging out with an emotional teenager, no disrespect, I love Squall a lot but he's still just a moody teen. But I still like the Squall and Cloud relationship, don't get me wrong; I just don't see them as I see Locke and Edgar, and I mean the bromance xD

I think Cloud just mixes better with women

Obviously, look at how he treats Terra in Dissidia. He's very kind to her. But yea, I agree. I just can't see him hanging with a kid like Squall.

I dunno, I don't think Squall is really that "complicated", "difficult" and "moody" yes, "complicated"? Nah, certainly not moreso than Cloud. I mean its as simple as he was abandoned as a kid and now he has emotional repressions, other than that its all typical teen problems.

Hmm, yeah, I said that wrong. what I meant was, befriending him was more complicated than Cloud's usual friends.

Not that I think Cloud is complicated, rather his background is, I personally find him to be more simplistic and awkward than that, which is cute.

Agreed I think Cloud's actually pretty simplistic and awkward but calm and cool-headed. His background, like you said, is complicated but he as a person isn't... at least not that much. But like I said, what I meant was "befriending" Squall would be more complicated than Cloud choosing to befriend someone else(like Terra or Sora)

Actually as soon as the FFVIII cast made him realize "its better to have loved and lost...etc" he wasn't really that introverted, in my personal opinion, I think Cloud is more of a lone-drinker anyway, I could only see Cloud drinking with the AVALANCHE guys.

Yeah,

Cloud is a lone drinker/wolf and he'd only drink with his closest bros.

And actually I think Squall would detect Clouds "I don't care what your names are and/or about you" attitude and not bother to try, but hey he actually does try in Dissidia eh? but then again I think Squall is young in Dissidia right? Makes sense that he'd try to befriend Cloud actually

oh my glob, you know what, you're right. Now that I think about it, both of them would detect each other's attitude and not even try... which makes for a funny relationship as friends or whatever.

I don't think he tries to befriend Cloud but he definitely voices how he enjoyed fighting side by side with him and then suggests they do it again sometime--to which Cloud says "Not interested" before he walks ahead into the field of lilies.

Maybe Cloud only said "Not interested" to Squall cuz he had somewhere to go

Are you saying Michael Jackson looks like a stripper?

...thought so

Damn! You got me.

Still have to finish my Cloud x Aerith Valentine's Day story.

Remember to post it either in the CxA club or remember to post a warning saying that it's a Clourith fanfic, okay? There's other shippers here and it might step on toes. It's just the respectful thing to do for others.

"Cloud reveals he never was in SOLDIER, failing to be mentally strong enough to enter the organization and instead became an ordinary Shinra guard."

Nah, I think that's just plugged in by the writer. I mean, it makes sense that Cloud would fail it(I guess) I'm just wondering where it's stated.

That's really sad, poor Cloud, I always knew he was physically strong enough what with chucking Sephy over-board at the reactor and all, but boy did they get it wrong saying Cloud wasn't mentally strong enough over Sephiroth who burned down the entire village and murdered people xD

Tell me about it!

What are Cloud's guilty pleasures?

(First of all, yum, cookie dough )

Second of all, I think his guilty pleasure would probably be... hmm, can't think of any. Hmmm, I know! I can see Cloud's guilty pleasure being something cute and silly like liking a pop song. He'd hate that sort of music usually but everyone has that one song, ye know. I saw in one fanfiction someone made Cloud's guilty pleasure "I will always love you" by Whitney Houston and I think that's a pretty enough song to grab the attention and liking of even a baddie like Cloud. So his guilty pleasure, in my opinion, would be liking a rare pop ballad like that.

It's sounds strange, though to me. Cuz I don't see Cloud having a guilty pleasure in the first place.


@Tori, that second image of Cloud is sooooo sexy!! and the Snow and Cloud picture is soooo LOLOLOLOL I can totally see something like that happening! and nerdy Cloud? that picture should be called "oh, i'm sorry I looked at you while looking this good and now you're pregnant!"

And that video was really good, too, the lyrics were very Cloud. I can't stand Bryan Adams, though. His voice is so typical

and oh my globbbbbbbbbb

that "dare you to move" video stopped my heart the entire time. That is the greatest Cloud tribute ever. the lyrics match Cloud so perfectly it's strange Q^Q And the way the person used the scenes to match every line of the song... broke my heart. "Dare you to move" and "Ghost of You" has always been Cloud anthems, imo, and to see a video so well made for Cloud themed to "Dare you to move" I am so happy.

Yeah I know, they are both so IN-character xD Now I want Snow in the next Dissidia so Cloud and him can interact like this, it would be so awesomely hilarious, I really like the Ultima pic too, the art style is really cool and they got the weapon down to a T.

Eek! I'd love to see that. I'd love to see Cloud punch him or kick him too. You know... like how Lightning does to Snow in XIII It'd be so funny.

I dunno I think Cloud only cares what his friends think -- personally.

This. I think the opinions he cares about are what his friends(Aerith, Vincent, Yuffie, Barret, Tifa, Cid, Red, Reeve) think about him.


He'd probably not give two ounces of care to someone he didn't know or whatever.

EDIT: Continuing from earlier, I accidentally published when I meant to push
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Anyways....

I would really hope to see him finally start to say whats on his mind, be more opened if you will, I want Square Enix to give more insight on the main protagonist for the love of all think holy He's the main guy and we hardly see whats on his mind, its so irksome!

You know... You're right. We never really see inside of Cloud's head(ofc not counting VII ) anymore. This is one of the reasons why I love the older books so much. Dismaatled gives the reader a glimpse of how each character is feeling and thinking and I really do enjoy getting that sort of thing for Cloud.

Other than that I'd like to see his hair changed a bit, not like a new hair style but like have a new take on it while still remaining the classic Cloud do.

Yeah, I get what you mean. It's like how Cloud's hair was ridiculously unbelievably spikey in VII, but it got smaller in KHI, and smaller-er in AC. It's a gradual realistic revamp of Cloud's hair style that I've always liked. It makes sense they'd do something else to make it look more realistic than it already is. I can imagine Nomura would probably make it more trimmed and slightly less, large. (not like I want that, though. I think his hair is dead sexy as is. ).

I'd also hope that this next installment takes place some years after DoC, I am really anxious to see an older Cloud, maybe that's just me though - but I have a feeling he'd give that older Ezio Auditore feeling when he ages!

Yus, plz! Seriously, though. I'd love to see an older Cloud. Not too old, though. I have a feeling in my gut that Cloud's character would die semi-young. Maybe 30s-40s. It'd be so sick-wicked to see an older rougher Cloud(think Solid Snake, ) though.

Also, I don't think he bought the church. I think it was supposed to just be his way of saying it's where he's been chillin' at Unless... Cloud actually did purchase it just to be able to legally say it's his. I don't get why he'd want to live there, anyway, it's old and has a huge hole in the roof and side. Why would he pick there of all places?

But other than all of this I would certainly hope to see him post-Advent Children and how he feels toward all his friends now, you know how his relationship with them evolved since that group picture they took in AC -- but I really just wanna see mor eof Cloud and Yuffie and Vincents relationship, really -- and that's pretty much it for me, I mean more is always welcome but that's my specifics.

I know.... *sigh* VII showed them being so drawn to each other and so close, they all share things in common too, but we hardly see them interact. T^T It's so lammmmmmmmme.

I know for a fact Cloud and Yuffie would have hilarious shenanigans together. And Vincent always brings out Cloud's more cocky-true self(maybe it's because Cloud feels as if he has to lighten the mood around someone who's even more serious than him ) so seeing Vince and Cloud interacting is always awesome to see. So yeah... I frah-reaking agree.

My post is already running kinda long so I'll answer your questions after someone else posts.