[It won't take as long as it naturally should, but at the same time it won't be something easy. There's going to be a lot of sword training and early morning jogs in Cloud's near future.

However, the smile on Cloud's face as he spots his senior is not merely that of someone caught up in the seasonal cheer. No, he did indeed something of what was going on. After all, how could he not take an interest in it.]

Hello Sephiroth. How have you been enjoying the party? I hope that you've been able to find some holiday cheer after all?