[It makes Zack smile. Of course, he remembers saying that. He said that so that Cloud wouldn't pass out on him. That memory...

His arm tightens around Cloud's shoulders to jostle him.]

Yeah, friends.

[That's an important bond that he never wants to lose. Bringing up all these old nostalgic memories...]

Remember when you were fresh meat? You were like a chocobo chick that wouldn't stop chirping. [He's joking.] If I leave you behind now I wouldn't hear the end of that chirping again. [He's joking.]