He didn't miss the scowl sent in his direction, and Sephiroth knew well that his partner didn't want his hand disappearing. He hadn't been quite so certain when it had come to such public appearances, but it was beginning to become obvious that Cloud didn't care for the others momentarily around them as they walked between alleyways. That was a new development, but the others were easier to ignore when the grip around his own tightened so nicely.

The bump of his shoulder had him stealing a quick glance from his Meister, before Sephiroth was found huffing lightly at the teased words. He didn't get much time to say any form of rebuttal before he was pulled into a hidden doorway and found lips pressing against his own. It was impossible not to surrender into the sensation, and he felt his eyes slip closed at the feeling.

"Getting bored of your position already?" Sephiroth half-teased in return.