The same rule breaker will suddenly find his marker swiftly taken from his hand... and his cheek marked before the marker is returned to him. Sephiroth carries on towards Aerith as if nothing happened, ignoring the sputtering teen. He's dressed in a patterned outfit that's a far cry from his SOLDIER uniform, casual and more grace with elegance.

"Are you all right?" The smooth deep voice and even his expression are devoid of the megalomania she's familiar with. There's no recognition either. He's aware of Zack's girlfriend in the slums but not what she looks like. To him, they've never met.