It's flattering when you know that my concentration is rarely broken.

[At least when it comes to fighting, training; one of the very few things he found pleasure in before his arrival in this place. There was very little room for distraction in his mind, but Ciri has wound through his thoughts more often than not, in ways he cannot help but indulge himself in.

Sephiroth helps himself to a bit of freshly baked bread, still warm.]

No, it wasn't ideal, but I feel the same way.

[Though perhaps if they had waited for an "ideal" time, it never would have come. Given the state of the world, even a small moment of peace like this one hardly feels guaranteed.]

But maybe this time, we can try it without crossing blades first.