That discomfort in Cloud's demeanor had returned. As he turned his undivided attention solely on the other man, a sobered expression dimmed the lighthearted banter Zack had fallen into. "Might as well! Hit me with it," he said, a natural intensity remaining in his sky-blue eyes, steeled and as ready as he could be for whatever was making this so difficult to say...and whatever would make it difficult to hear.