You're... years behind, Sephiroth. Things have greatly changed. My father passed on, and the company came into my hands. I've been President for some time now. If you wish to confirm this, I am sure that Vincent Valentine could do so. I have come to understand that you two were traveling together for a time. My Turks could as well. Given that you are part of Shin-Ra, I feared that such had happened. Many Turks who died years ago have surfaced here as well. I had hoped that such a fate had not befallen you as well. I am sorry that it has.

At my point in history, sometime after where your memories end, Hojo tried to 'recreate' you. It was a foolish plan of my father's but you know how Hojo was. If he could twist something, he did. These three creations believe themselves to be part of you. They're very violent, Sephiroth. If you read back some, you'll see their leader, Kadaj, repeatedly threatening me. At times, I must cater to his madness in order to keep him from destroying places and people. It is better that his rage and hatred be focused on me than my people. I had no hand in their creation, but because Shin-Ra put them out, they're my responsibility.

Be careful, Sephiroth. I don't know what would happen if he reached you. In truth, I would rather have you with me given your service record and abilities. I know you can hold your own against Kadaj and his brothers, but the unexpected has a way of happening. They are insane. Make no mistake about that. Hojo made sure of that.