As the glow faded, the gloved hand he'd lifted in the attempt to block out the sudden blinding light lowered to reveal two men standing before him. Turning his head away from the two men, Sephiroth scanned the horizon silently and sighed internally at the fact that it was rather obvious he was no where near Wutai anymore.

He sheathed the Masamune behind his back and closed what distance there was between him and Balthier, one pale eyebrow rising just slighty as he spoke to the rogue, subtle humor at the man's expense lurking in the words despite their current uncertain situation.

"Not much of a challenge, it would seem."