#CloudWeek2022 - Day 4: Cloud and his Friends and Family
“No blood ties, but we’re family. Just like you” - Cloud, speaking to Evan in the novel "The Kids Are Alright: A Turks Side Story".
If the phone moment didn’t make it obvious, take this shot at the end of how much Cloud loves his friends and family and he feels at home with them (who very cutely welcome him with wide arms)
Even those who are not here anymore but will support him
These were supposed to be for Cloud Week, but I, unfortunately, got sick and never finished it out. I'm a little sad about it, but decided to finally post them even though I am discouraged for not finishing it then.
Please join us for a week-long celebration of one of the most beloved heroes in video game history! Each day will have a unique Cloud-related theme as inspiration, culminating with Cloud’s birthday celebration on August 11.
Themes:
August 4: Favorite Cloud Scene
August 5: Big Damn Hero
August 6: Cloud’s Fashion
August 7: Cloud and his Friends and Family
August 8: Favorite Thing About Cloud
August 9: Cloud Caring For Others
August 10: Cloud’s Past/Pre-Game
August 11: Happy Birthday Cloud!
Rules!
We welcome creations featuring Cloud from his many appearances across the compilation and other games/franchises, and all media types are welcome (art, fic, music, cosplay, etc.).
All art/fic that is shared in the must be SFW.
This event is meant to be a positive celebration of Cloud, so please, no ship/character bashing. Keep it kind.
The beautiful art for the event was created by the ever amazing Misukah! Go give her a follow on twitter (@Misakuh) and commission her! You wont be disappointed, her work is phenomenal!
Thank you for joining us! We cant wait to see what you create!
Recollection of my favorite Cloud Strife moments, basically: REAL Cloud is the BEST Cloud.
He firstly keeps apologizing after he’s back, accepting and admiting his flaws and vulnerabilities from the past, but also the resolve to make things right.
“I’m sorry everyone, I don’t know what to say“
“That’s the Cloud you all knew...The Master of my own illusionary world. (...) It’s time to stop living a lie, and to start being myself ”
The way he supports all the party members, as a group, or individually.
For example, comforting Tifa for feeling lonely after everyone else left to go back home
“Don’t worry, it’ll be okay. I’ll make a big enough noise/ruckus for everyone!”
Comforting Yuffie as they share the airsickness (that he didn’t feel during his fake persona), offering options to deal with it, what not to do, and bonding that it was still very hard to deal with.
“Moving around is a good idea. It might help to do some exercises *squats* “
“There’s something you absolutely must not do, and that is ... READ !!“
“Anyway, once you’re sick, there’s nothing you can really do about it. I know it’s tough“
My other favorite Cloud Speech, the one he gives before going to confront Sephiroth understanding that, even if fighting to save the planet is nice, they all have that something or someone irreplacable for them who they are fighting for, and that they should go back to them before, and be sure that they want to come back or stay with their loved ones; either decision will be fine, because it’s a personal choice.
“Everyone, leave this ship and find your reason for fighting (...) It’s fine if you don’t come back”
“What about you? I want you all to find that special something within yourself.“
And he is just an emotional support for the crew, establising himself as the true leader of the party for things like this, not just because cool fighting abilities.
“Leave all your worries here. Let’s go home proud.”
*screams* REAL Cloud deserves to be talked about way more!!