Zack picks up on the sarcasm in Cloud's words but it doesn't make him feel any better. There was the unspoken fear here that Zack can't accomplish his dream here. Sure he maybe almost died a hero in their world, though maybe a martyr was the better word. Here he was nothing and Zack Fair didn't know how to handle being nothing.

"I guess you're right. It's just so weird to feel helpless. You got electrocuted Cloud. If it had been worse I don't have any phoenix downs or curaga to help you. I...don't know what I could do to help you." He paused, moving away from his blonde companion. "I know basic medical training, we both due but..."

He looked towards Cj and how injured the pokemon is. He doesn't want his own pokemon to get hurt protecting him either. "Let's go help Cj. We can come back to this discussion later. He needs our help."