Clearly, the topic of the past or at least the prospect of having to face it with him had upset his partner. He felt bad for that, but he also knew that they would be better and braver men for it. He supposed it wasn't the best time to bring up the subject after he had almost been killed. Perhaps he had done it selfishly too.

He nestled in close to Sephiroth, both protective of the man and needing warmth from him. "I know, but I'm still cold," he murmured, though he had warmed considerably.