[Cloud listened to all that without interrupting, though he was certainly tempted. What object? Was his friend still alive? But he holds his tongue until Smoke finishes.

It's not an unexpected conclusion.

He nods slowly. Kill or be killed, he can understand that... especially since it sounds like the 'evil twins' weren't about to listen to any sort of reason.]

Alright. [He honestly can accept the idea that Smoke has killed someone without flinching. He's not quite sure why... but he's pretty sure that Smoke doesn't go around killing people randomly, so... anyway.] ...I'm guessing your friend isn't here anymore? I am a bit curious about this thing that killed his twin so easily.