Don't seek to patronise me, Rufus. I know full well, as do you, that if Sephiroth decides he wants your life, we will be powerless to prevent it, and I will not have you die in a similar way to your father when under my protection.

I assure you, I will not act in any way that jeopardises your safety. Your orders are not ensuring it, so I simply will not follow them unless you give them further thought.