You and Cloud were out on an important mission together, to go and find a few missing people in a cave. You both are in the same league, he respects you as his partner for this mission, he always will, he sees you as a great partner, too, but he doesn't really know how to show his gratitude for you. But, the mission is mostly important right now.

Hey.. ready to get a move on? It is kinda far from here, and it'll most likely be dark out by the time we get there, so let's hurry.