[Hojo's laughter is louder than it should be out of doors. It's rattling. Reeve does her best not to show how much-- she takes a deep breath. But lets it escape as Sephiroth turns to face the scientist. What she's feeling now is closer to anger.]

Of course we aren't on the same level, of course she's superior-- she was made that way! But that doesn't mean she isn't a human being, dammit.

And yes, I know you aren't interested in my "moralizing", even though your work is dependent on mine to a degree. I wouldn't expect acknowledgment or respect from the actual Professor Hojo-- I certainly don't expect it from you. Whatever you are.