[Vincent is probably seeing a hybrid of all of those things. Sephiroth had a determination rarely seen in anyone who worked for the ShinRa company and it was at least a small part of why he was so good at what he did. Vincent might not have been around, but arguably the worst thing about how Sephiroth had turned on the whole human population might be the fact that he'd been so idolized beforehand, and justifiably so. The stuff of legend - it's little wonder why the company would come to strike him off as 'killed in action'.
Yet he still can't quite get used to how Vincent addresses him as a superior. It felt strange in the meeting prior to the battle - it felt even more alien now. Though; protocol was to be upheld. As carefully as Vincent studied him, it was Sephiroth's turn to carefully look over the other man. Nanami is all but disregarded for that moment; a true sign that his ability to multitask must be lessened by a lethargy that's kept carefully under wraps.
But after a long moment Sephiroth still doesn't answer even after the two have introduced. Furthermore, he's lowered his gaze and looks pointedly in a direction that's not anywhere near Vincent and Nanami. Weighing up implications, possibilities. He has a slight feeling of disgust on his face, feeling weakness press on his mind where it's not needed right now.]
I understand your concerns. [A small nod, albeit not a very resolved one. But it did come with something of a gentler smile.]
I'll try to get a break soon.
[They were right, after all. Sephiroth needs to remember that his mind and body aren't anywhere near as capable given as a vital element to that sharpness is rendered null and void in Crystallis.
No matter how he wants to deny it; he's tiring and he knows it.]
July 30th
Yet he still can't quite get used to how Vincent addresses him as a superior. It felt strange in the meeting prior to the battle - it felt even more alien now. Though; protocol was to be upheld. As carefully as Vincent studied him, it was Sephiroth's turn to carefully look over the other man. Nanami is all but disregarded for that moment; a true sign that his ability to multitask must be lessened by a lethargy that's kept carefully under wraps.
But after a long moment Sephiroth still doesn't answer even after the two have introduced. Furthermore, he's lowered his gaze and looks pointedly in a direction that's not anywhere near Vincent and Nanami. Weighing up implications, possibilities. He has a slight feeling of disgust on his face, feeling weakness press on his mind where it's not needed right now.]
I understand your concerns. [A small nod, albeit not a very resolved one. But it did come with something of a gentler smile.]
I'll try to get a break soon.
[They were right, after all. Sephiroth needs to remember that his mind and body aren't anywhere near as capable given as a vital element to that sharpness is rendered null and void in Crystallis.
No matter how he wants to deny it; he's tiring and he knows it.]