Ales followed the direction Sephiroth was facing. Terra. It was a mystery how one person could affect a seasoned soldier so much. He couldn't let things like relationships get in the way of work or cloud his judgement. If anything, Ales prided himself in learning this lesson before Sephiroth. It was one way to keep his self-worth elevated: there was always something he was better at.

"That's why I'm getting more involved. No more sitting back and reading for me. I'm going to live up to the legend and find a way to stop this cycle."