A small grunt, signifying that it wasn't a burning question on Ales's mind. Sephiroth would heal eventually. It wasn't as if his injuries were life-threatening, so there was no need for Ales to waste his sympathy.

"Only to stay realistic about my goals. I was planning to round up a group to work on something, but who and when depends on how everyone's doing."

He hoped Sephiroth would join. Sephiroth was trustworthy. The only reason Ales would not delay his trip to Downopolis was if he would be in recovery for months.