"When he seems to have so many similarities to someone I know so well, I suppose it's easier than it might be to get a measure of him." Sephiroth chuckles. "Though...I didn't expect the flirting. Not even Genesis is so forward so quickly...but as Lorenz said himself, you two have apparently been here awhile. I suppose you're more accustomed to the sexual nature of the place than I am...and more open and direct about is as a result."

He looks thoughtful. "As for beliefs and principles...that may be something Genesis and Lorenz don't share. He certainly has his own ideas and preferences about things, but...his focus has always been on the people he's fond of and his own ambitions, not on any larger ideals. We were soldiers together; most of our lives consisted of doing our jobs, and enjoying the time we had together in between them. I suppose our scope was rather limited." He smirks. "Even with your clear bias taken into account...Lorenz sounds like an admirable man."