[That might be why Cloud had so much trouble detecting the effect himself. Nobody ever needed protection from Cloud, so that kind of subtle threat level had never been directed at him.
Just for kicks, Cloud stood up a little straighter and tried to mirror the stranger's pose. Confident, strong, head up, and at ease in the environment, with a soft smile.]
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Just for kicks, Cloud stood up a little straighter and tried to mirror the stranger's pose. Confident, strong, head up, and at ease in the environment, with a soft smile.]
... Not working?
[It was worth a try!]