Rather than answer that question, Zack's attention runs from Cloud's face, fuller in color and while afraid, he looks hopeful, too. Hopeful instead of strung out and terrified and half-there being taken away to who knows what compliments of their captor. And that alone's enough of a relief for Zack to use the hands he has on his friend's shoulders to pull him in maybe all to suddenly, wrapping him up in a hug. "You're asking if I'm okay? That's what I should be asking you!"

He pulls back, really looking him over. Noting the odd wet suit he's wearing. That's... definitely not something he's seen before never mind he can't imagine Hojo would fashion him up in something like that for that matter. Zack furrows his brows at the thought. "Seriously, you feeling alright?"