His happy glee glomping, executed perfectly to ensure that he had taken the brunt of their landing and leaving Cloud resting safely on top, was interrupted by Squall's voice, not that the interruption was unwelcome. It allowed Zack to gather whatever passed for his common sense in situations like these and answer in a voice full of content happiness to Squall, "Of course I know him! You don't think I accost innocent bystanders like this everyday, do you Squall?"

Squall himself didn't count.

Zack slightly frowned in disappointment the next moment as Cloud scrambled out of his grasp. Although more than capable of keeping the cadet grounded against him, Zack was sure Cloud would die of embarrassment if he didn't let the other go. He wouldn't have minded hugging the other for a little longer though, just enough to assure himself that Cloud was here, safe, albeit a little younger. And uh, more nervous.

Heh. He'd almost forgotten how skittish the cadet had been at that age.

"Hey, none of that cadet. Unless you're going to be calling me Sir Pranks a Lot. Then, you know, carry on."