[Well, the nightmare of the planet hasn't immediately tried to kill him yet, so that's a plus. Thoughts of Kadaj float to the top of his mind and it doesn't seem like that particular remnant has influenced Sephiroth's behavior right now. Still, that doesn't mean he can let his guard down, even if a part of him feels heckled at the look of complete disregard the other man is tossing at him.

A solid reminder of why he's always disliked him, even before his slip into insanity.

While tempting to take another look at the fire burning brightly around them, Rufus just keeps his expressionless face on Sephiroth. He knows very well what he's referencing anyway.]

Now, where would I be if I tried to avoid every potential danger? To make any sort of progress, a risk must be made.