[Zack lets out a happy trill at the petting, leaning into Sora's hand. Cloud smiles as he watches this. He already had a feeling that Sora was a good person, and his bird's own judgement on the matter cinches it. However as he hands over a few stuffed animals and toy cars from the sack he gets a nice surprised look on his face. He was getting ready to have this conversation from the opposite side.]

I, uh...yeah...and I guess you're not the Sora that was here before either. And that sounds like something Yuffie would do. [He lets a sad smile sneak through, hiding it from the children.] There've been a few people from my world here on Crystallis, and more of us are in stasis now than not. But if you know me then I guess I should warn you: me and Sephiroth are both from an...earlier point in time. So don't worry, he's a Hero too.

[He gives a firm little nod, trying to cap off that thought.] I've been trying to be myself and not just follow the path that the Other Me's have made, but if they saw you as a friend I have no problem doing the same. [A brighter smile returns to his face before he turns back to the crowd of kids.]

HO HO HO! COME HERE CHILDREN, WE HAVE SOME GIFTS FOR YOU ALL, BUT REMEMBER, YOU STILL NEED TO BE GOOD IF YOU WANT ME TO VISIT YOUR HOMES NEXT MONTH!