His eyes did narrow just a little at the barb Cloud playfully gave before he smirked. He wouldn't have put it by his Meister to take far more than enjoyment out of the entire ordeal, but then he also knew that Cloud would be that foolish. Not when it came to his image in such a way, since Sephiroth knew that Cloud would never want his weaknesses announced so publicly either. "They are big words, Strife."

The blinking had his smirk deepening in amusement, and he had to turn his glance away before wincing as his injury was jarred uncomfortably. Cloud's comment, however, had his attention returning directly back at the man in question as his lower lip stuck out into a semblance of a pout. "I hardly think that such restrictions are necessary."