[Cloud couldn't help it, but he drew himself up to his full and still rather unimpressive height at the implication that he came here to grill the guy. He loosened his fists at his sides before his head tipped up and an arrogant smirk twisted his lips.]

When I grill you, it will be on my terms, not because you told me to. Loosen the chain and keep to the small talk, would you?

[He jabbed a thumb in Tifa's direction.] We're in the presence of a lady, so keep it down. I hope this isn't the reason I was brought here because I want nothing to do with a confrontation like this.