[ So he doesn't eat alone, Ciri picks at some of the fruit, more for something to do with her hands other than the occasional drink than anything else. It gives her, at least, a moment to consider her answer. ]

You ask me something like that, I'm going to reply honestly.

[ She tells him steadily, leveling a serious look at Sephiroth and meeting his eyes. Some part of her might want to spare his feelings, but that part has long since learned nothing good ever comes of that in the end. ]

I don't know enough to say anything definitively. Could be he's out there. Could be he's gone. But realistically speaking, one of these has a higher likelihood, all things considered.

You should check his domain in the Horizon. Should find your answer there.