[Reeve would rather not consider the "emotional component" of her desire just now. She can fret over that on her own time. Right now, it's simpler for her to consider the matter as a whole closed. Sephiroth says she'll consider what she's has to say, but Reeve fancies she knows a refusal when she hears one by now. Good of Sephiroth to be kind about it, though.

She nods, taking in what Sephiroth has to say about her "comrades" and feeling that though she normally sidesteps the subject, this time, of all times, it's fine to discuss them. Sephiroth is a friend, it wouldn't be right to simply ignore her-- pain at being separated from those she loves.

She notes the glance at the sword and for a moment, she misses Sephiroth's smaller self intensely.]

That's-- understandable. I know that's true of most people who serve in the military together. It must be much more centrally true for you-- your emotional bond with your men is very strong. I know you miss them terribly. You might not realize it, but you talk about them an awful lot. Which, you would. The nature of your bond-- I know it's very strong. It must fulfill that emotional component for you.

Even though I'll miss you when you do go, I hope it's very soon-- sooner than I, even. I don't want for you to feel so-- apart.

[There are some things she will never tell Sephiroth. It's best.]