IV { audio } ... 'Cause the writing's on the wall.

[needsmorefiagra]

Mm. First objects...

[ There's a contemplative silence, marked only by the gentle turning of a page. His voice, when he finally vocalizes his thoughts, softly exudes emotion which then, silkily caresses every word - although, it's difficult to distinguish actual concern from mock distress. ]-Then people

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[Voice]

[furorimperator]

[Patience. He will have patience.]

And when it comes to that, Genesis, will you merely sit on the sidelines and offer cryptic criticism?

{ voice }

[needsmorefiagra]

And if I were to do so, you'd be left to play the hero. Isn't that how you've always liked things to be?

[Voice]

[furorimperator]

Petty, Genesis. Very petty.

{ voice }

[needsmorefiagra]

Do forgive me.

[ The sweetness in his voice is positively sickly. ]

-For not sugarcoating it. Quite frankly, I'm beginning to tire of this whole ordeal.

[Voice]

[furorimperator]

[Sephiroth doesn't have time for this. Really.]

Then I wish you luck on your enterprise to relocate.

{ voice }

[needsmorefiagra]

I wasn't referring to the location.

[Voice]

[furorimperator]

Very well, I'll play along. Then to what were you referring, Genesis?

[There is thinly veiled irritation in that baritone, however.]

{ voice }

[needsmorefiagra]

You needn't humour me. Not anymore.

[Voice]

[furorimperator]

[Cold, cold enough to frost over Costa del Sol.]

Very well.

{ voice }

[needsmorefiagra]

Do you not see the futility of it all? We're running in circles.

[Voice]

[furorimperator]

What's the alternative? Stand in one place until we're devoured?

{ voice }

[needsmorefiagra]

If you require my assistance, you need only ask.

[Voice]

[furorimperator]

[Cue long pause.]

Can I trust you, Genesis? After it all?

{ voice }

[needsmorefiagra]

That's entirely your decision.

[Voice]

[furorimperator]

[A silence, then:]

Touche.

If you are willing, I can certainly use the help.

{ voice }

[needsmorefiagra]

[ Voice, strangely peaceful and for the moment, there is no hint of his usual arrogance. ]

Let me know where I'm needed and I shall be there.