[ He's trying to make things better for them since awkwardness was not one of his favorite things to be dealing with. ]

Some poor bastard that would let you kick him around.

[ Sorry Yuffie, he's totally joking in a jerk ish way since Yuri was that type of person. He'll just keep going at it the way he thinks is best. She's not a bad girl, honest, but he can't really understand the thought of dating someone or getting into a romantic relationship with them. He doesn't know how that works really. ]

Seems to be the truth on that part.

[ He laughed a bit. ]

Yeah? Well, ask this "Cloud" guy once you feel up to it. If not, you could probably figure it out yourself no?