[Sephiroth doesn't respond at first, instead he reaches out towards the fiery illusion half wondering what it'll do if he runs his hand through. But he stops just short of the fire, instead turning his attention back to Cloud as though he was an afterthought Sephiroth just remembered is still there.

Though they both know that's hardly the truth.]

Your past shackles you, until you embrace it you'll never be able to win. You'll never be the hero you want to be. Use your hate, remember the fires burning deep within.

[He gestures all around them.]

And perhaps one day, when we are free of this place. You'll actually find the strength to defeat me. Until then I'm going to be here as a reminder of who you're supposed to be.