Marlene sat quietly while Cloud explained things to her. She had known Sephiroth had been a SOLDIER before, but she didn't know that Cloud wanted to be like him. She thought about that for a moment until she felt her hair being braided again, to which she adjusted in her seat, giving Cloud more room to braid. He was gentle, and she smiled slightly. They taught him well.

"I think you're doing a great job... but that's just me. But I know Tifa and Denzel and everyone else will say that too."