I am well aware of what happened. You interfered. And Cloud did stop me, yes. But that does not mean I lost.

[He'll turn to face her once the shadows disappear, wing stretching out behind him. It is good have the full extent of his abilities back. He's missed this.]

Because if I had already lost then what fate did you defeat? Wouldn't it mean now ... with fate out of the way, that the winds of change could move in my favor? What happened, happened. And now, if what you say is correct, then there's a chance I won't lose this time. Should I thank you?