[Cloud stares, and then shakes his head. He heard that and he's thought it himself, but he refuses to think that's what the apparent age of the pods mean. It can't.]

People always compare me to other things. [And no, he's not saying what, so don't ask.] Besides... I'm not the only one. I've got a friend, and, well. His hair is similar.

[It's so weird, and nice, actually being able to call someone his friend. Especially since it's Zack Fair. It's still new, actually thinking he can consider Zack a friend.]