It was quite contrary to before, where Sephiroth had once at a meeting presented clear logical reasons why a plan already in motion were little more than relying on sheer dumb luck to succeed, where now various volunteers or those assigned to other roles were approaching him to report of things or to hear a suggestion with regards to how they might better rework their own plans.

It was immensely satisfying to think that he now stood tall and composed, a strength for those that needed him even if he did advise most that they would be best leaving Aqures before it got too late. Being a Hero didn't mean dying in a battle that by all estimations had a higher chance of defeat than victory.

As Ace approached and introduced himself, Sephiroth smoothly looked down and slowly all over the newcomer with eyes that might have felt as if they were scanning beneath the surface. He'd not seen Ace before, and since he hadn't heard his name either that could mean only one thing. This had to be one of the newest among their number.

It was still early days, though Sephiroth already knew of Jessie's intent as she had suggested. It seemed a task almost on par in it's enormity as his own attempt to lead a clearly under-sized army. The silver crowned head nodded, just once, at Ace as he made his request.

"Provided that there are still available reinforcements by the time that Jessie manages to lure the Weapon, we shall see if some numbers can be allocated. However-"

He looked over Ace once more, quickly before glancing around the room behind the other man some. It was no big secret what he was about to say, but Sephiroth knew well enough that raising a panic was going to be counter-productive.

"-it's all a matter of timing. We're up against the unknown, of course."