The words that he had spoken seemed to have generated a response in the ex-General, but his partner wasn't willing to openly comment on it. It was moments like these that reminded him how truly neglected Sephiroth had been for so long, and it caused him to shift over more despite the pain that it caused his wrist. Silent support was all that he could offer in return.

"That's because you have nothing better to do but follow at my heels," he teased, leaning up to press his lips to the underside of Sephiroth's jaw. "I think you like saving people. It's what you do very well."