[ Sephiroth almost could have had another response out of Cloud. Another crack in the armor he's created around himself and his enemies. How he wishes he could change the man's fate after having gotten to know the real him better. He'd save Zack. Aerith would still be alive. Biggs, Wedge, Jessie... and of course, the former SOLDIER locking eyes with him now. But all he can do is focus on the future. Focus on what's not predetermined. What can be changed from his current point of time and on. Cloud can focus on the future he yearns to protect for someone else too.
He still has a promise to keep to Weiss. That at the end of this journey they're on, between this world, others, and their own, that they would find a way back to each other. And yet, deeply rooted in his heart... There's doubt.
Fear.
And it's Sephiroth bringing light to that very word that ruins any chance of some futile hopes to reach him. He's reminded, oh-so-harshly, that this was his enemy. An enemy on the same side for now, but inevitably destined to clash. His fist clenches, finally showing a crumble in his composure. ]
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[ But...he refuses. He bites his tongue. He exhales and closes his eyes, the first to break from their staredown as he begins walking again. And should he feel Sephiroth's presence... ]
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He still has a promise to keep to Weiss. That at the end of this journey they're on, between this world, others, and their own, that they would find a way back to each other. And yet, deeply rooted in his heart... There's doubt.
Fear.
And it's Sephiroth bringing light to that very word that ruins any chance of some futile hopes to reach him. He's reminded, oh-so-harshly, that this was his enemy. An enemy on the same side for now, but inevitably destined to clash. His fist clenches, finally showing a crumble in his composure. ]
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[ But...he refuses. He bites his tongue. He exhales and closes his eyes, the first to break from their staredown as he begins walking again. And should he feel Sephiroth's presence... ]
So what're you doing downtown?
[ Yup. He's changing the subject. ]