At first, Sephiroth wasn't sure how to answer Ashelia and that became even more apparent as she mentioned how he deserved recognition. In fact, if he had more of a colorful complexion the blanch might well have been more pronounced. Though, his eyebrows and the slight creases around his eyes betrayed the fact that he didn't feel much like he'd achieved anything.
What self-respecting Major, successful as the defense of the City might have been, vanished for the end of it? It was a fact he couldn't reconcile within himself and only added to the fact that he felt more responsible for the damage left behind, as opposed to pleased that his command had preserved what it had of Aqures Ixen.
He was glad she made a comment about the puppet, allowing him those few more seconds to chew on a suitable response even if he still felt lost in answering. To Sephiroth, Ashelia had been much more the Hero than he had been...in fact, most of them had.
"Taking some leave." He clarified finally, pausing for a beat before adding. "I've a lot to get my head around."
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What self-respecting Major, successful as the defense of the City might have been, vanished for the end of it? It was a fact he couldn't reconcile within himself and only added to the fact that he felt more responsible for the damage left behind, as opposed to pleased that his command had preserved what it had of Aqures Ixen.
He was glad she made a comment about the puppet, allowing him those few more seconds to chew on a suitable response even if he still felt lost in answering. To Sephiroth, Ashelia had been much more the Hero than he had been...in fact, most of them had.
"Taking some leave." He clarified finally, pausing for a beat before adding. "I've a lot to get my head around."