[She could try, of course -- though she might find it harder than she anticipated.]

That both comforts and saddens me. I believe there is something to be learned from every experience, but I do not wish this sort of pain on you. [It was Sephiroth's turn to be daring, reaching out to twist one of her curls around his fingertips before brushing it back into place.]

Are you chilled? [A moment of worry followed her statement; Sephiroth did not think the air particularly cool, but he also knew that his body had a higher resistance to the effects of temperature extremes than most.]