Back at H.Q.
Upon entering the town, Barret clears out the bar and summons the team inside. Take a moment to look the town if you'd like, but this might annoy Barret. Remember, you'll have plenty of time for sight-seeing' later.
Enter the bar and talk to Tifa. If you purchased a flower earlier, you'll get a chance to give the flower to Tifa or Marlene, Barret's daughter. Take a moment to talk to the team and then approach the door. Barret barges in and calls an immediate meeting downstairs. Before attending the meeting, however, speak with Tifa at the bar and join her for a drink. When you're ready, take the pinball machine/elevator to the meeting.
It looks like AVALANCHE's action have made the news. Already, President Shinra is busy trying to boost the confidence of the local populate in spite of the "terrorist" act. When you speak with Barret, the sparks start to fly. He isn't about to let Cloud forget about his past or forgive him for his involvement with Shinra. Tifa comes to the rescue, but Cloud is already headed for the exit.
Before Cloud can get out the door, Tifa comes running after him. You're not getting out of it that easily, Cloud. When they were kids, Cloud made a promise to protect Tifa should he ever achieve his dream of joining SOLDIER. Now Tifa has every intention of making him keep that promise. Like it or not, you're staying!
Barret gives Cloud his payment, a paltry 15000 Gil. With some hesitation, he agrees to play Cloud an additional 2000 Gil for helping with the next mission, an attack on Mako Reactor No. 5. With the team in agreement, everyone rests until morning.
When Cloud awakens, join the team upstairs and prepare to head for the station. Barret asks for a demonstration on how to use Materia. Show him if you know about it, or skip the demonstration altogether by blowing him off. Also note that Tifa tells you to visit the second floor of the Weapon Shop. Looks like it's time to do some slumming.