[he squeezes her hand as tight as he dares without hurting her, laughing quietly. It's hard to explain the anger he wants to feel, when it isn't directed at the right things]

I'll try. [he keeps his eyes on their hands, giving a soft little laugh] I didn't think I'd get to see you again. I missed you.

[another reason why it's so hard to be mad, when this is a chance he didn't think he'd ever get.

He pauses too, because that's two more names he hadn't expected, both for different reasons. It's hard to hide the relief in his voice] That sounds like a pretty good group, especially if Cloud is with you. But I'm glad . . . that you have people here, too.

[complicated feelings aside, if Sephiroth is looking after her, then he has no reason to worry]