Rufus takes a moment to consider his next words, leaning over the table a bit further than was strictly proper but he doesn't care. But his gaze doesn't waver from Sephiroth's, knowing that he's taking a risk just by asking this question.

But he has to know or else he'll always be wondering. It's best to know for certain right now before something happens.

"There is no way to not make this awkward but when you look at me do you sense anything? Something familiar, something that calls to you on some level?"