[At the same time, Sephiroth has already spent way too much time having his thoughts linger over the loss of one who had become unprecedentedly integral to his life on Crystallis. To begin with he'd taken on anything to keep himself distracted but complete desensitization to that particular pain takes time.

In reaction to Selphie's comments, Sephiroth finds the sides of his face softening despite his every attempt to maintain his hardened facade. It stirs sadness, but moreover the kind words are more of a salve than they had been months ago.

He smiles smally, then nods shallowly to her.]

I don't think I'll ever forget, so long as I remain of myself here. She was...

[He covers a break to his voice with a small sip of the steaming tea.]

...I don't think I'll ever meet anyone quite like her.