[If Sephiroth wanted to torment Cloud (not that he doesn't want to torment him) he'd have taken action to strike down Aerith when he ran into her. He thought about it. He still thinks about it now. But it'd gain him nothing then. And now? It's a more distant thought.

Still, it is probably for the best to keep Sephiroth in the dark. Even if he didn't make any real aggressive move towards those Cloud cares about, Sephiroth would still use it as a button to push. Because that's what he does, especially in regards to Cloud. He hones in on weakness. This encounter has been ... different. So he hasn't done it as much as normal.

He kind of huffs at the remark, but otherwise doesn't look offended.]

No doubt others should take note of greatness when they see it. But there are many here who hold usual appearances. Yourself included.