"Yeah. Exactly." It was simple, but accurate. "Sephiroth had been considered a hero, even before he arrived on Crystallis. I mean, really, he was a perfect choice for a Hero of Light."

Which was a phrase he never thought he'd use several years ago. But it was true. The young Sephiroth whose face was on celebrated Shinra propaganda had a good heart and strong ethic. He believed himself a hero and he performed well.

It wasn't until later, when he found out a lot of dark truths, that it all fell apart.

"When he fell apart, he took a lot of the world down with him."