[well, well. if they didn't know better, they'd say that cloud is prepared for a little seditious eventuality. it's not much of a surprise, but it does continue to raise their esteem for him.]

May we never have to see what that looks like. And in the meantime, I guess all we can do is prepare for when they call us into action. We'll be ready when the time comes.

[they fix cloud with a determined look and extend their fist for a bump. they're trying something new. cut them the tiniest amount of slack.]