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[anbu]

I believe you.

[A simple statement, but a true and certain one. Of what little he's come to learn of this man, trust at face value is strangely inherent. Sephiroth has given him little reason to think otherwise. He is not someone who appears manipulative or coy, self-indulgent, biased or two-faced. They seem to share an objectivity difficult to find in the common individual, and Sephiroth has no reason to lie to him.]

But that is the heart of it: you cannot know or even guess the revelation that caused such a change in you. That is the nature of knowledge itself. It alters reality.

[That said...]

I suspect you're right. Free of this place and its power that have transformed us, you and I would have different abilities, ones perhaps more powerful than this world's limitations. Our designations as witches and monsters here seems only a reason to better fit us into what they need us to be.

[supersoldier]

[He should push away the malaise. Ignore the uncertainty — usually, it’s so easy for him to do, his laboratory-turned-militant upbringing making it as natural as breathing. But there are times when even Sephiroth cannot pull himself out of the mire of his own thoughts, every limb caught in their tendrils; in these moments, it is good to hear the clinical assessment of another who can give advice from an arms-length away.

Itachi once again reinforces the truth of the situation. Either things will change, or they will not. And Sephiroth cannot bring himself to argue the point a second time.

His reply to everything is a simple question.]

So you would accept this information and move on? Continue to function in this world as though you’ve learned nothing at all?

[anbu]

I'm not certain what I would do in your position.

[What if he had learned of a likewise impossible scenario? There are several he can imagine into existence, both real or otherwise contrived.]

I am not you, and neither do I know what was shared with you, so the gravity is lost on me. However, in your place... continuing on as though ignorant wouldn't be possible. I'd try to act according to that future, and if I didn't want it, then I would seek to avoid it at all costs.

[supersoldier]

I see.

[His options are limited. Seeking to avoid it meant unearthing further information on the subject, which also meant confronting those who must know more.

Those who must be keeping things closer to their chests than he likes.

But in this moment, however, there is little to be done.]

I’ll consider what you’ve said.

[anbu]

Of course. I hope the situation becomes clearer for you.

[He almost considers apologizing for not being of more help, but... it's not a true sentiment, just a polite instinct. They both know his own involvement is limited. And that outside perspective has helped Itachi in other situations in the past.]

I'll reach out later. Until then.

[supersoldier]

Thank you.

[Words not usually granted by Sephiroth, but the perspective is appreciated.]

We’ll speak soon.