[It's not that she knew the General so well, and it's nothing that she hasn't thought, but to hear it like that-- likely dead. She knows it's most likely the case, but it still sounds so hard, so final. She watches Sephiroth's face as he eyes close then open-- and feels a pang of sympathy she knows would be unwelcome.

I imagine he might have been like you. I'm not really sure, to be honest. I know you much better than I ever knew the General. My knowledge of him is just an impression, really. It's a good impression, but still.
You're much more than an impression.

And yes, if I remember this time, I'm sure it will cause me pain, distress, what have you. I admit a closer, physical dimension added to our relationship would make a difference, but as I said I'm willing to take that risk. I respect that you might not be, for your own reasons. But those reasons seem out of my control-- no matter how much I wish they weren't.