[He prefers honesty. Expecting the worst is the more practical option; and it means that should he be pleasantly surprised, all the better for it. Sephiroth looks at her evenly, about as steadily as she replies to his question. Having forgotten about his food for now, he shakes his head, his brows slanting.]

No. I can't.

[For as unlikely as that sounds, it requires explanation.]

Cloud and I were never... close. In fact, we did not see eye-to-eye ever since my arrival to this planet. He had changed in ways I did not expect. [To say the least.] And I don't know where his domain would have been, or if he even created one to start.

I realize that's odd, coming from a man invested in seeking out his whereabouts now.