Blather, rinse, repeat

I actually never felt that Cloud had any pity for him. In fact, one thing that annoyed me about Cloud is that he never seemed to acknowledge victimization outside of himself. I don't necessarily want him "fixed" (and I think he's probably in too deep anyway), but it's interesting to think about. I never really saw him as particularly bitter or sneering towards Cloud, only concerned with him to the extent that he was useful... But he's kind of obsessed with the poor boy in the compilation in a way that is probably-not-entirely-accidental-but-bordering homoerotic!

I love me some Aeris. I don't think I have anything to say about her that isn't gushing, though, so I'll just say I am pleased that you are in agreement. =)