I didn't hate him, nor did I like him very much. He annoyed me with the whole "Embrace your dreams..." and "... honour..." stuff. Honour-bound isn't a bad thing, but his dedication to SOLDIER and his pride was irritating.

I'd say he was very spiritual, and had that wise thing going on, but resented himself. If people look up to you in a positive light, why would you call and make yourself a monster? All that self-loathing... ugh. And people thought Cloud was the emo?