[It’s hard to banish the commanding officer in him, and he sees it for what it is: someone of lower rank owning up to their mistakes. An “I’m sorry” isn’t necessary; almost useless in a military setting.

Though this is far from it.]

It’s fine. You paid the price for it, and even then... it was an unduly harsh one.

[Masamune shines like quicksilver as he brings it behind him, aligned with his spine, punctuating the abandonment of his training. Sephiroth is as straightforward as ever.]

Do you understand why I acted as I did?