"That is true. I won't tell you it isn't. But it's also true that we all seek out company, seek out each other, to stem the loneliness and make the hardships of life seem less of a burden." Then Vincent fell silent, letting Sephiroth speak or not.

None of this was an easy conversation, and he was well aware of the fact.

"I've been keeping watch and playing guard, so that others won't disturb you." After several heartbeats. "My responsibility, since I am the one who put you here." He'd do it again, but he did regret it had come to that point. "I can keep watch still, until you're ready to face others."