[Cloud flinches at the snapped out word but he knows he deserved that. He's in a downward spiral of what ifs and negative thoughts and it's not going to help the situation. It's just hard to climb back out once it's been put into motion.

Still, he allows himself to be pushed back and manages to meet Zack's gaze, an apology in his eyes that he can't put into words.]

I...the bad luck thing might be true. [A weak attempt at lightening the mood.] I should have fought with you but instead I was useless. [Poisoned by something that made others so strong. True they usually went through the process a bit more systematically and not all at once but still.] And right now I.. [He looks down then, the hand on Zack shifting the fabric slightly to apply a bit more pressure.] I don't know what to do to make this any better for you. I feel lost.