[ Sephiroth nodded, once, which from him was an emphatic yes. His shoulders which had hunched without his knowledge or consent during the course of their conversation relaxed into their normal shape. His eyes seemed to come back to life as well. These were small things but telling. ]

We were forced together by the so-called gods on Aellyn but more than that I think things really began when she shoved snow down my pants.

[ There was a note of fondness to Sephiroth's tone that couldn't be mistaken for anything else. How was he to describe the rest though? How could he possibly make anyone else understand what they had? ]

I danced with her. She put flowers in my hair. I didn't understand for a long time.

[ He didn't regret any of it because all of those experiences had been with her. ]