[ There is a visceral and eerily matter-of-fact tone to what he says, how he answers: ]

No. [ That comes out clear and sharp over the sound of running water and the cavernous darkness they are both standing in. 'No' and 'yes,' which is a paradox but the 'no' will always trump the 'yes.' ]

I was birthed from humanity. I'm not a human.

[ And he looks down at Sephiroth with mild bemusement, on the edge of total, cutting clarity. ] Now answer my question, and tell me what brought this little change in tune on.