#sephology 101

[crisiscutie]

So uhm.. What would Sephiroth be like with a Darling that is.. slightly more chubby? Since he's the image of perfection, I don't know if he'd be willing to be with someone who's imperfect.

Can I ask for Crisis Core Sephiroth pre Nibelheim and after Nibelheim on this one please?

On the outside, it may seem like that, but Sephiroth's judgment is far from conventional, never abiding by the standard way of thinking like most do. He looks at the world through a foggy lens, discerning almost everyone as a gray blob, unless it was someone he strongly disliked, like Hojo, or someone he cherished, such as Genesis or Angeal, his few connections. Some blobs are a bit more defined, like the men under his command during missions or doctors checking his vitals regularly and administering his mako infusions.

For both Sephiroths: To be Sephiroth's darling, he must have felt an affinity with them, recognizing their qualities that he found special, regardless of their looks. A darling would have his unconditional love, despite any perceived inadequacies. And let me tell you, he adores every inch of his darling. He has a profound and unwavering love for his dear ones. He would worship the darling's body and he would want them to be comfortable and loving of themselves as he is.

Pre-Nibelheim Sephiroth was so attuned to his darling's emotions that he could detect even the slightest change in their demeanor. His love for the darling is strong and pure. Sephiroth would often scrutinize himself from the inside out, questioning if he was doing enough to bring his beloved solace and comfort. If anyone would have "imperfections" he would feel that applies to himself, deep inside. Everyone knew of Sephiroth and his darling's relationship, and so they were exposed to a lot of judgment, some of it not necessarily kind. Sephiroth's rage will be ignited when he hears someone speak ill of his beloved in the Shinra HQ. He will go to great lengths to ensure that all are aware of his devoted and unconditional love for them, no matter how others view the situation.

Post Nibelheim Sephiroth is mostly the same, except that he wouldn't understand whenever his darling is upset or insecure. With him, there is nothing to be sad about. He wears his heart on his sleeve for the darling, exposing his true emotions without any restrictions. He's already planning on killing everyone besides Jenova and his darling, but should someone specifically upset or insults his darling, he will make their despair last longer.

Though his love for his darling is still deep, it has been tainted by a dark twist instead of the innocence it once had. He believes they are both flawless, and no power on Gaia can tear them apart.

I think this would make for a decent Sephology post, yes?

[crisiscutie]

G'day,

First off I just want to say that I love your blog and how you get into psychology of Sephiroth and when I read HoS or fluffy Sephiroth AU it is like I am a fly on their wall and it is bloody awsome ! I would like to ask about the darlings milk supply for HoS and fluffy Sephy, we all know that C.C-. and R7 Sephy has a dependence on the darlings milk but when they feed, especially C.C, do they suck her dry or can she reel them in before that happens and do they demand milk everyday ? Because being a lactating mum is hard work especially with two grown male appetites to deal with. As for fluffy Sephy does he restrain himself ? Can I also ask how all of the Sephys that require the darlings milk like to have it, directly from the breast or will a bottle do ? Sorry if this is a long ask but your Sephology is so good 😁.

Thank you.

Thank you for the kind words. Always happy to hear em~ and yes, let's get right into the milky goodness.

Content Warnings: NSFW. Nursing/Milk Kink. Mommy Kink. HoS and Domestic AU LORE post.

༻❁༺ HoS: The Darling and her milk supply

I would say near the beginning of HoS, she has an average amount of milk produced for an expectant mother, but a problem remains that C.C. would drain her of her milk. His milk obsession began when he wanted to relieve the pain from her swollen breasts during a cuddle session in the early days of HoS. He never intended to develop a craving for his mommy darling's breast milk, but the experience and exhilaration he felt from drinking it made it irresistible. Why did he like it so much? Her milk, due to the Jenova Cells in her breasts, has a distinct flavor and scent, along with additional nutrients that surpass those of typical human milk. It also gave credence to C.C's insistence to call her "Mother," given that Jenova Cells are known to scramble memories and emotions. Additionally, the darling's Jenova Cells possess a unique mutation that also amplifies her breast milk.

C.C's need for breast milk had become so intense that he would become agitated or even vicious if he didn't receive it in a timely manner. C.C. was not interested in any food other than breast milk, and it was a slow process to introduce him to other options.

Frustrated with C.C. constantly draining her milk, OG Sephy created "enhancements" that would result in a significant increase in her milk production. But now, the darling's milk oversupply has become a persistent problem even when she's not pregnant, causing discomfort and inconvenience. C.C. is essential to making sure she is relieved... 7R always had a tiny milk kink but did not actively start engaging in it until the Sephy hive mind was fairly developed. As Darling continued to observe the Sephiroths, she began to notice how they mirrored each other's actions and behavior, almost as if they were part of a single entity, more and more. She developed a theory about this, calling it the "Echo Theory".

༻❁༺ What is the Echo Theory?

The Echo Theory is a spin-off of the Reunion Theory, under different circumstances. This theory describes a scenario where the "Reunion" was delayed due to the Sephiroths' conflicting wills, each one struggling to become the dominant force of Jenova (and the Darling). With time, they become more tolerant of each other, the more they are around each other. As a result: Their traits begin to overlap. Their specific goals and desires overlap. Such as 7R actively engaging in his milk kink because of C.C. or C.C. desiring to breed the darling constantly like OG Sephy or AC Sephy becoming more patient and observant of his plans like Dissidia Sephy.

Short trends may occur when one Sephiroth has a strong influence over the others. If so, the echoes will intensify. The echoes intensity can also lead to the Sephiroths to act as one in a hivemind, which is what happened one time they came together to fuck the darling in the garden.

The theory has some holes, however: The darling cannot figure out what it takes for one Sephiroth to have a powerful influence over others temporarily. And she doesn't know what triggers the rare hivemind actions of the Sephiroths. And she cannot figure out if Jenova herself is favoring any of the Sephiroths.

The Echo Theory's middle stage is shrouded in mystery, but Darling believes it's the End Stage that poses the greatest threat - the emergence of a single, supreme Sephiroth. It's horrifying for her to think about, as she loves them all equally, in their ways. They may hate each other and fight a lot, but they had times of harmony... Only time will tell if her theory turns out to be wrong...

༻❁❁༺ C.C. and 7R Milk Feeding Habits

They can be both aggressive and gentle, depending on their mood. As the darling tapped into her maternal side, C.C. became less aggressive toward the darling over time. They originally drained her, but she reeled them in, more and more... The weekly consumption of milk is crucial for C.C, while 7R can manage without it for more extended periods.

C.C. also never drinks from the bottles. The milk directly from the darling's breasts is what he craves, seeking both the intimacy and flesh felt with his luscious lips. 7R would prefer it from her tits as well, but bottles will do.

༻❁❁༺ Fluffy Sephiroth's Milk Kink and His Domestic Darling.

It all started when reading his maternity books in his attempt to support the domestic darling better. He was ashamed of his kink at first and kept it hidden from her. She had to tease him about it, to get him to admit. I wrote a story about this in detail here.

With his darling's encouragement, he gradually became more comfortable drinking her milk and now has a strong preference for drinking from her breasts. Like her HoS counterpart, the Domestic Darling also has Jenova Cells in her breasts that deepen the connection between her and Sephiroth each time he drinks from her breasts.

Sephiroth occasionally has dark thoughts of pinning the darling down and draining her milk-filled tits. It's hard for him to hold back and he often excuses himself from the darling to keep the feral thoughts at bay. He always regrets these dark thoughts....

And due to his fear of going overboard and not wanting to deprive his unborn children of food, he doesn't suckle the darling's tits as much, as his darling has a moderate but limited milk supply.

[crisiscutie]

I dont know if you've seen that mod with Sephiroth in a dress shirt but it seriously gives me professor vibes. Can you write 7remake Sephiroth and the darling role-playing student and professor?

Time for fluffy/semi-comical Yandere smut?

Pairing: AFAB Reader/7R Sephiroth (Academia/Sephology 101 AU)

Content Warnings: NSFW, Student/Teacher relationship, Sephiroth reenacts the Nibelheim Incident at Shinra University for shits and giggles.

Word Count: 1596

"REMEMBER TO REVIEW THE NIBELHEIM INCIDENT UNIT TONIGHT. YOUR MIDTERM EXAM ABOUT IT WILL BE ON FRIDAY."

C.C, the Teaching Assistant, shouted above the chaotic screams that filled the air. The crackling of the flames and screams were so loud, you could hardly make out her voice. Sephiroth graced your Sephology 101 class with his presence that day, delivering a lecture about his own personal experiences in the town of Nibelheim. This Sephiroth, being one of his many versions. He or his counterparts didn't give lectures often, usually leaving that task to the TA C.C. But when they did, it was an amazing experience for their darling students. Hell, whenever C.C marked a day on the calendar for an in-person lecture by a Sephiroth, the class was always filled up.

At the end of his lecture that day, Sephiroth demonstrated the Nibelheim Incident to you and his other darling students, allowing you guys to experience it firsthand. He ignited flames of destruction and spread despair throughout the entirety of Shinra University, leaving few students and faculty members outside of your classroom unscathed. You and most other students in the class watched him in awe when he did it. You and the other darling students were left unharmed, but it was possible that some, such as your best friend, were left with some lifelong psychological scarring...

After the demonstration, Sephiroth and C.C dismissed your class, waving you all off. You stayed behind to have a chat with Sephiroth, hoping to catch him before he departed. When you got closer, it looked like he was in the midst of a conversation with C.C.

"The university is going to have my head for this..." C.C adjusted her glasses and sighed. Her eyes glanced fleetingly at Sephiroth before settling on you. Sephiroth placed his hand on her shoulder with a smirk on his face as he turned toward you as well.

"My darlings have nothing to be concerned about. I will speak to the university's president, and matters should soon be rectified." Sephiroth said to you both, his velvet-like voice dripping with wicked intent. C.C nervously giggled at him, and wished you luck for the midterm as she quickly took her leave.

You quivered with anxiety as the only sound around you and Sephiroth was now the crackling of the blazing embers, the screams died out. Your words were stuck in your throat as you opened your mouth, making you even more anxious around him. Even when he called on you in class, you were too nervous to say something to him personally, until now. Sephiroth tilted his head towards you, his narrowed, slit eyes held a hint of warmth in their depths.

"One of my best students decided to grant me her lovely words once more?" He teased. Your cheeks grew warm as you processed his words. He's right; you're one of the top students in the class, answering all of Sephiroth's and C.C's questions correctly this semester so far. You don't know how, though. Maybe you just got lucky with the "easy" questions they gave you. There's no way to reflect what you truly know on a big exam like the ones C.C gave out so far.

Your gaze involuntarily drifted down to his chiseled chest, accentuated by the black dress shirt he was wearing. You became drawn to the subtle wing pattern of his black dress shirt. From afar, no one wouldn't noticed that lovely detail. You also admired the dress shirt's crispy collar, and how the fabric fit snugly around his muscular body. "My eyes are up here, darling~" He said, as he tapped his right temple. Something within you forced you to look into his eyes once more.

You must admit: you're uncertain if you'll pass the midterms on the Nibelheim Incident. There was so much homework and content to absorb, you almost handed in a few assignments late! TA C.C is kind, yet you know she must enforce the rigorous standards of the Sephology curriculum so students can take the advanced courses. It's mandated by the department of Sephology. You don't want to end up like those who put in effort yet still fell behind in the classes. You've had a decent start in the semester so far, and you don't want to jeopardize it. Sephiroth picked up on your unease, softening his smirk as he sat on the desk near him.

"...Worried about the test?" He asked. You nod at him.

"There's still so many things I don't understand yet. I don't want to start failing now," You blurted out, not understanding why you did it. Sephiroth chuckled at your honest response.

"C.C is a strict grader. But if you are truly devoted to me... You WILL pass the test," Sephiroth said, with fiery resolve in his eyes. You couldn't help but smile at the reassurance you sensed from him, something you hadn't felt in a long time. Despite your unease lingering within, his reassurance has definitely made an impression on you. You took a seat near him, giggling.

"I feel better now. A little bit." You said with a teasing tone, making a pinch gesture with your fingers. He then leaned toward you with a seductive smirk, his luscious lips inches away from yours.

"What more can I do to make you feel better, my darling?" Sephiroth said. You felt your cheeks grow warm again, and the light from the fires around you two illuminated his luscious lips, almost as if they're inviting you for a kiss. You leaned in closer, the smell of his rose and vanilla-scented hair shampoo was so faint yet alluring, it made your head spin.

"Some physical encouragement could do the trick..." You said, and gave him a tender kiss. During the kiss, your breathing quickened as his hands explored your body, caressing your soft skin. Every touch of his sent pleasure through you, igniting another fire that only grew stronger within seconds. He then broke the kiss, his hand gripping your jaw firmly as he rose to his full height.

"Consider this a lucky opportunity. I wouldn't do this with any other student~" He muttered as he had you lie down on the long desk, your entire body spread out before him. His vast dark wing came out to shield your body, your heart raced with excitement as you pondered what's happening next. One of his hands unbuttoned your blouse, freeing your breasts from the constraints of your bra. His other hand slowly trailed up your inner thighs, underneath your skirt, pulled your panties to the side, toying with your twitching clit. You knew this was his way of teasing you for being so needy, but it doesn't matter. You just need more of him. His other hand twirled your hardened nipples between his fingers. He was driving you crazy. You bit your lip, wishing he'd go faster, but it looked like he was in no rush.

"Are you going to pass the test on Friday?" He asked. You let out a "maybe" as he halted his assault on your clit, moving his attention to your wetness. He spread your folds to get a lovely view of your gushing cunt and inserted two of his fingers inside, admiring how your wetness hungrily tightened around them. A loud, satisfied grunt emitted from his chest after he increased his pace, using his thumb to go back to stimulating your clit. He's treating you as if he is examining a brand new toy, for the first time. You whimpered, your heart beating so hard you could feel it pounding in your chest.

His gentle squeeze on your breast became more rough, his fingers going deeper into your cunt until they can't go any further. It's unbelievable, really. To be right here, with Sephiroth, in utter bliss... Past you wouldn't believed you if you told her that she will get finger fucked by him. You couldn't help but squirm and writhe beneath him, but Sephiroth's firm grip kept you in place.

"P-please fuck me after this..." You mewled at him. Your walls spasmed around his fingers, clit twitching more than ever. You were almost close to your release, until he stopped suddenly, fingers locked in place, thumb pressing your clit down.

"No... You WILL pass the midterm first. Am I clear?" His deep, velvety voice grumbled at you.

"Yes... " You whispered.

"Say it louder."

"Yes, Sephiroth~!"

"Good girl."

With his wicked smile, he resumed back to fingerfucking you like a madman. You ushered him onwards, thrusting your cunt into his fingers. Any sense of doubt or anxiety has left you now. If his fingers felt amazing, imagine how his cock would feel. You knew you had to pass that test now. When you finally reached your climax, your juices flooded his fingers. He pulled his fingers out swiftly and brought them close to his face as he admired the look of your glistened juices that coated them. He then brought the fingers to his tongue and savored the tastes. You happily trembled, pleasured moans escaping your lips. Afterwards, he helped you get dressed up.

"Do you want me to escort you home?" he asked. It took you a moment to finsh recovering, before quietly responding with a "yes." His wide, dark wing extended as he gently lifted you in a princess carry, ready to take flight. Now, you're determined to ace that midterm exam.

examination. Alternate Title: Professor Sephiroth Bribes Darling Student With Sex To Pass Her Midterm.

You heard him! No getting fucked by Sephy until you pass your exams, darlings.

Always happy to do more Sephology asks~!

[crisiscutie]

Is there mommy competition between Jenova and the darling? CC Sephiroth is obviously very needy and clingy but I'd imagine the other Sephs are a bit conflicted as well!

Content Warnings: NSFW, Discussion of Mommy Kink, Oedipus Complex, Breeding and Teratophilia. This is a long, intricate ramble.

All the Crisis Cuties love both. They all have some variant of the mommy kink, overlapping with their oedipus complex. They are broken men who share a broken darling.

༻❁༺ The Darling and Jenova's Union.

7R and Dissidia Seph are slightly conflicted about the two, at first. They see the darling as kin (as all Sephiroths do) because of her Jenova DNA, but, of course, they still love Jenova too. OG and AC Seph take it a step further, already seeing the darling as an extension of Jenova, and the latter wanting to fully merge them. Two birds, one stone, right?

They already understand the darling's bond with Jenova and find it rather fascinating. It's important to know that OG Seph is Jenova!Sephiroth plucked sometime during FF7, so his true body is in the basement, somewhere near hers. He has control and the most influence over Jenova since she came from his universe. And with his control, he definitely uses her tentacles for frisky times with the darling. Or to help the pregnant darling when she needs support, like getting out of the mako pool, etc.. The other Sephiroths have a connection to Jenova too, but it's weakened because they come from different universes. However, they can still influence her as their connection grows.

And it didn't take long for 7R and Dissidia Seph to join suit with the other two Sephs, as they recognized the special union between Darling and Jenova.

༻❁༺ C.C's View On This Situation

Now for C.C, it's rather complicated, considering he was plucked from his universe when the Nibelheim Incident was underway, right during his monologue to the Jenova doll... That's a big traumatic event, adding to many others he's suffered throughout Crisis Core. There is a reason he's more feral and childish than the other Sephiroths. Now, he's ecstatic to find that the darling and Jenova are both in this mysterious house. The two of whom he cherishes so much, IN THE SAME PLACE! The glorious reunion he always wanted... Yet, his connection to this Jenova is weaker as she comes from OG Seph's universe. It will grow stronger eventually, alongside his connection to OG Seph and the other Sephiroths.

But the fact remains that Jenova has been dormant for thousands of years, making it impossible for her to show/emulate to C.C the human, motherly love he desires. With the darling's occasional display of motherly nature, C.C. could feel his desires start to become reality. And we know for any Crisis Cutie, the darling is like a constant drug rush for them, especially if she induces positive feelings within them. So eventually, he forced the darling to give him what Jenova lacked, full time... But it raises another matter: the darling is an object of his romantic and sexual desires. So with these factors combined, that's why he has his mommy kink with the darling.

In a nutshell: he already fully combines the two in his shattered mind, a lot. There are times he can distinguish the two. Like forcing the darling's legs apart for Jenova's tentacles to get easier access to her cunt when the darling is nursing him. Or getting creepily giddy examining sticky, white fluid that was all-too familiar to the darling when he's fingerfucking her...

Also, Sephiroth's habit of projecting his feelings and views onto others is extremely important. And it's something ALL of his incarnations do, yet we should save that discussion for another time.

༻❁༺ C.C's Mommy Conflict.

I like to think in his occasional personality switch, he might seek relief from Jenova's dormant body in the basement. He feels liberated to express himself in her presence because of her blank slate, if that makes sense. He will do this when the darling is pregnant sometimes, resulting from his jealousy and envy of the spawn in her womb. I can only imagine how the situation would go...

The darling will sought him out, wondering why she didn't feel his usual embrace when it's time for them to be together. She would already know he's in the basement, with Jenova's body. The surrounding air was icy when she arrived, and he didn't even turn around to greet her, or even acknowledge her.

And then, he spoke cruelly and without mercy to Jenova about his darling, starting by announcing to her that the ungrateful traitor carrying his precious mother's spawn was now with them..

(Out of scenario mode now)

When he called the darling a traitor, it was saturated with his anger and resentment towards her relationships with other Sephiroths and her not wanting to join the "reunion". It also comes from his inner turmoil (envy, jealously, etc) at being replaced by the spawn… And the most tragic thing, a part of him can feel the shame and regret, for not having that romantic dynamic with the darling. His longing for that maternal love and affection is so intense, since he had been taken away from his "mother" at such a crucial moment. Yet, his heart ached with an equal longing for the same romantic love and affection that the darling shared with the other Sephiroths... It hurts him to no end.

(Back to scenario now)

The darling was so hurt by his words that she ran out of the basement to her room, tears streaming down her face. What he said hurt her more than any other rough times they had together. As she wept, she felt the warmth of the Sephiroth doll (Theatrhythm Seph) as it embraced her pregnant belly. His presence was a reminder of the strong, unbreakable connection between the darling and the Sephiroths. He would reassure her that no matter the hurt the Sephiroths caused, their love and dedication to her would not waver, even if it's warped...

House of Sephiroth is definitely a Tragicomedy now. I declare it. The Sephiroths in general have a strange, twisted familial relationship with the Darling and Jenova. Hope I answered your question well.

If you're interested and hadn't already, check out my Mother's Day fic centering on C.C, he expresses many of these insecurities in that fic.

This is a Sephology 101 post.

[crisiscutie]

I'm kinda confused on where you're going with HoS plot or ending. It seems to hint that darling will undergone some sort of assimilation with Jenova as in your recent stories shows that darling eyes could turn pink occasionally. And it seems all Sephiroths are looking forward for that day to come.

Then I thought... what if when darling is fully absorbed into Jenova or she herself somehow fully absorb Jenova essense into her own being, she becomes something else? It could be a change in her personality or demeanor and it impacted her relationship with Sephiroths in a way that he/they didn't predicted. It could be Jenova has given Sephiroths a false image of the future he wanted. Afterall, Jenova is still not Sephiroths' real mother and might very well has its own agenda.

Thanks for the question. So just you guys know: I am trying to develop the AU through these requests/prompts and lore posts. I will tag them as HoS Episodes or HoS lore posts for plot information. Please let me know if you have questions or confusions, I love answering these! HoS lore and Sephology analysis underneath!

༻❁༺ Why do Darling and Jenova have a bond?

Great question and observation, anon. Sephiroth acts as the catalyst for Darling and Jenova to form their symbiotic bond. The two are constantly swaying and being swayed by each other, all because of Sephiroth. The doll analogy is prominent here, as the darling is being painted over, especially since she has no recollection of her past life, and the Yandere Sephiroths have their distorted fantasies of what life should be for them and their loved one.

Jenova is an incredibly valuable asset because of her ability to shape-shift and take on the features of those around her, while also being an object of Sephiroth's affection. Sephiroth's attachment to the darling has been a constant throughout the past, present, and will be in his future. And the darling would already have Jenova DNA within her, from Sephiroth, if not another source. So it'd make sense why this relationship between her and Jenova naturally developed. In this AU, some Sephiroths actively nurture the relationship when they discover what is happening. Other Sephys note it, but stand back and let nature run its course, not interfering with it in any way.

For C.C, it's really complicated... C.C.'s shattered, immature mind could not comprehend the complexity of this situation, as he was pulled from his world during a crucial moment with his Jenova. He is the only Sephy who experiences enthusiasm, apathy and ignorance towards this situation at the same or different times. It's extremely hard to read him... I've written a past analysis on his view of it if you're interested here.

Initially, Jenova was dormant at the start of the AU, but as she started to embody some of the darling's qualities, she's grown more active. I introduced the darling's eyes becoming pink like Jenova's to signify her deepening connection to her. For the darling's eyes to turn pink, it's likely these following factors: darling having any intense emotions regarding Jenova (like in doll), engaging with OG Sephy/Jenova!Sephy (like in his recent HoS episode) in any way, or engaging in a highly emotional act with more than one other Sephiroth (like in the gangbang prompt). Again, all the Sephiroths are facilitating this growing, symbiotic relationship between Darling and Jenova, whether intentionally or unintentionally, depending on the Sephiroth in question.

I like to think C.C can induce the eye transformation (SOMETIMES) within the darling on his own because of the unique bond between him and her. The bond that was built on his craving for the maternal love he found in her. The other Sephys will be able to induce it soon enough too, with their connection to OG Sephy and each other deepening.

It's interesting that you mentioned the personality change, something I'm trying to slowly communicate through my recent depictions of the darling. She's becoming a bit more fiery recently, if you noticed. She had even managed to shock AC Sephy with her bold defiance lately. I wonder if we'll be seeing more of that... 😏.

༻❁༺ Crisis Cuties's bond with each other and Jenova.

The Sephiroths themselves are increasingly intertwined with each other. They often echo each other's words, mirror some of the other's habits, and act in perfect harmony sometimes. It's almost akin to a beehive, with darling as the queen bee, her devotees tending to her every need...

At the start of his downfall, Jenova may have misled Sephiroth, but his determination will make the future he wants come true. And he is using Jenova to make it happen. I always been of the opinion that Sephiroth is in complete control by the time FF7 happens and that is the idea I'm going with for this AU. I also believe Sephiroth made his own decision to commit atrocities during the Nibelheim Incident, with Jenova influencing him. His rage and sorrow were so heavy in the air, and with him so close, it would be effortless for Jenova to charm him and have him wrapped around her...

But Sephiroth's sheer force of will was so powerful that it overwhelmed Jenova's, making her subservient to him over time. In the AU and some of my yandere Sephy works, the Jenova and Darling symbiosis reflects Sephiroths' powerful drive and his twisted fantasies. It also emphasizes his authoritative presence and affection for both of his beloved objects by them slowly becoming one.

But in HoS, the Sephys didn't expect the darling's powerful will, regarding her amnesia. Nonetheless, it only makes the process of breaking her even more tantalizing.

Hope this clears up some confusion.

[crisiscutie]

Sephology 101: The Nibelheim Incident

Welcome to the first unit of Sephology 101: The Nibelheim Incident. To remind everyone, darlings students are encouraged to submit their own scenarios or questions about Sephiroth. Warning: This is not SPOILER FREE.

The Nibelheim Incident was the defining moment that signified Sephiroth's fall to wickedness. This post will delve into the special endearing things that may lure Sephiroth away from the road of evil. This would be an extremely difficult task, as Sephiroth has (nearly) made up his mind at this point. There is potential for a glimmer of hope to prevent him. It is of the utmost importance to pick the right words in this instance. Not only is the logical appeal vital in this situation, but it is also necessary to make an emotional appeal to Sephiroth's needs.

After much research, Sephologists concluded that if Sephiroth was to be stopped, it must happen before he reaches Mt Nibel; therefore, the conclusion is that the following potential confrontations will occur in the library of the Shinra Manor. If a darling succeeds, then she will be granted access to the Domestic AU with the golden ticket. The Domestic AU results from the darling's successful heartfelt pleas to Sephiroth, ultimately causing him to forsake Shinra and build a life with her away from all the chaos.

If not, she may very well find herself in the (twisted) reunion, bad ending AU... In this AU, the darling, will find herself by Yandere Sephiroth's side as he starts his conquest of the planet...

Or an even worse ending: she is the very first casualty of the Nibelheim Incident.

Sephiroth will be cruel to his darlings, with his words and maybe even with his actions… But the darlings must remain courageous, dedicated and firm in bringing their Crisis Cutie back to them!

Here are the chances of some various darlings swaying Sephiroth. Any other darlings or potential scenarios? Don't forget to submit them via the Askbox to TA C.C.

Sephiroth's Angel: 8.5/10

She has a very strong possibility of influencing him in her favor. Sephiroth would struggle to ignore her words due to his strong relationship with her and Angeal. When speaking with this darling, it would be as if he and Angeal were speaking to each other again, providing Sephiroth with a possibility of divulging his true feelings. The last time Sephiroth saw Angeal was when the Genesis clones attacked the Shinra HQ, by the way. This is important.

Also, since this is Angeal's sister, you just know she can give one hell of a lecture to the Crisis Cutie. To even be aware of Sephiroth's mission to Nibelheim is her biggest challenge. At most, he'll vaguely mention to her that he's going away on a "mission" since Sephiroth likely doesn't like to talk about his SOLDIER business when spending time with his darling(s), even if he's suffering terribly. But Sephologists know that when tragedy strikes, the most essential thing a human being needs is to not feel alone in their suffering.

Sephologists decided that the only way she would find out about his Nibelheim mission would be through Zack, who had a special brotherly bond with her, despite being close in age. A perfect score is unattainable due to her lack of knowledge about the Nibelheim mission and also her potential fleeing from both Shinra and Genesis, who may be in search of her genetic information, even though she has not shown to be affected by Project G (as of yet). This fleeing may prevent less contact with Sephiroth during those two years since the deaths of her mother and brother.

To conclude: If she can find some way to intercept Sephiroth, then history is set; She will earn her golden ticket to the Domestic AU.

VALKYRIE Darling: 2.5/10

As some read in the Nibelheim Incident headcanons, this darling ultimately failed to sway Sephiroth, and instead, inevitably became a part of his and Jenova's plan for the big reunion...

Let me explain: this darling was already weak from her long imprisonment and illness. Sephiroth's recognition of that set the groundwork for an unfavorable arrangement. Sephiroth also perceived her confinement as abandonment.

This darling wasn't exactly stable as well. Her own trauma caught up to her, and she didn't know what much to say to Sephiroth. She got too close to him and… he lashed out at her. She had no other option but to offer herself. So, Jenova saw this as an opportunity to use her as a signal to call him to her again, leading directly to the Nibelheim Incident

Sephiroth, in his fractured mental state, considered the VALKYRIE Darling a vital element in his pursuit of "reunion" because Jenova choose her as a messenger to him. In his mind, this is akin to Darling getting a mark of approval from his mother dearest, so he chose to spare her.

Another factor that holds her back: her identity: The angel darling will be secure in her identity, in stark comparison to this darling's own, as she was consumed with her obsession for Sephiroth. She didn't resist or challenge him. Her body containing Sephiroth's cells, which reacted to his malicious energy, does not bring any relief to the problem.

This darling unfortunately got the bad ending, the twisted (reunion) AU.

SOLDIER Darling: 5.5/10

Outside of Valkyrie verse, (Valkyrie is a subbranch of SOLDIER for those who are curious), a regular SOLDIER Darling can go either way in swaying Sephiroth. She may have a greater sense of self than the Valkyrie Darling.

She could tell Sephiroth that she was a victim to Shinra's lies and destruction, like he was. If she can successfully empathize with him, then she could definitely temper his rage by encouraging him to discover more information with her, together, and maybe convince him down the line that destroying the planet isn’t something a true mother would want him to do.

This darling could get the golden ending or the bad ending, who knows?

(This also depends on her ranking. A first class Darling is more likely to be Sephiroth's darling than a 3rd.)

Civilian Darling: 0/10

No chance. She doesn't have that SOLDIER background (like VALKYRIE or SOLDIER darling) or that deep connection to a loved one (like the Angel darling) to make a difference to Sephiroth. She may very well be the first casualty to the Nibelheim Incident, if she were to survive the heartbreak...

This darling wouldn't be able to get either ending.

HoS Darling: ???/10

Who knows? She's not even meant to be with him in that manor. And at that point in time anyway...Sephiroth may be overwhelmed to the point of his knees buckling and a splitting headache upon sensing her connection to Jenova. Sephiroth might even think she IS Jenova…

Any other darlings or potential scenarios? Don't forget to submit them via the Askbox to TA C.C.

Next post in the Nibelheim Incident unit, we'll be delving into Sephiroth's psychology right before and during said event.

[crisiscutie]

Regarding the Sephology 101 course, I would like to ask about a basic analysis into the psychological aspect of Sephiroth. As a Sephiroth admirer since I was kid, I really love to learn more about the mysterious man

-🌹

Content Warning: Discussions of child abuse and trauma. Long ramble below.

Welcome to Sephology 101. The course is now open!

We know from the canon that Sephiroth's psychological aspect has been painted by Shinra ever since he was born. His life was defined by TRAUMA. Before he was born, he was subjected to harrowing experiments, the first of his many traumas. That's already going to heavily influence his psychology and his well being. That is not even mentioning other genetic predispositions he inherited from his parents. Being taken away from his mother as a baby was undoubtedly a traumatic event as well, and its effects can be felt in his life, even though he can't remember it.

Shinra has crafted him into the perfect SOLDIER. Dutiful, obedient, strong, intelligent. I'm sure they only gave him the bare necessities and concentrated heavily on the art of warfare. And like I once said, he must've had an immense pressure to always be the best. He can't let up or appear weak, he kept up appearances. I've read an official fun fact that Sephiroth was a full time frontline fighter before he was TEN YEARS OLD. That is tragic and wild to me on so many levels. I always knew he was a child soldier, but I would've thought he spent most of his formative years preparing for the battlefield and occasionally visiting it.

Being a child soldier itself is just a mountain of trauma. He was taught to do and suffer through horrible things, but deep down, he was seeking validation without even being aware of it. Children's love for their caregivers is almost unconditional, particularly when they are very young. They will do what is taught to them, they will modify their behavior to accommodate the demands of the adults around them and they will have a strong faith in the adults to cherish and protect them... I'd imagine Sephiroth lost this unconditional love for Shinra as he grew up. Especially when he was given autonomy as a reward for his growing fame, like the ability to wear his own clothing, decline missions, discover his own hobbies, etc. These all gave him a sense of empowerment. With this, he will see more of what others had that he didn't. There's also the factor of how Shinra kept putting him into one traumatic situation into another... No matter how normalized abuse is, you will feel horrible about what is happening to you in some way or another, especially if it's by something or someone as your caregiver...

Another psychological aspect to focus on is that Sephiroth did not have a strong social circle. He had very few connections. The four known and strongest ones being Professor Gast, Angeal, Genesis and later Zack in Crisis Core, when the last two before him abandoned Sephiroth. I will say Sephiroth was attracted to these four not just because of the familiarity and comfort they bring to him, but also their nurturement. They encouraged Sephiroth to express and explore himself, and let him know that he wasn't alone. They were his anchors. Being around Sephiroth often was a requirement too, and the more time they spent together, the stronger their connection. This goes for those who Sephiroth despises, too. They stood out amongst the gray and muddied world in his mind to become a person of interest.

What astounded me the most about Sephiroth was his ability to remain composed and devoted despite his traumatic past. He was often distant to most people, but he showed a special kind of affection to his select few loved ones, and occasionally gave this attention to the men under his command. I think there was a deep and innate goodness within him, which was unfortunately destroyed when the truth about his background and who his 'mother' was was revealed.

I think Sephiroth's empathy doesn't get enough discussion. And yes, he is an empath, even Post-Nibelheim. Let me explain: I think his empathy is rooted in his time on the battlefield, where he had to be vigilant and pick up on the slightest changes in his environment and persons around him. Great fighters are great thinkers. Outside of the battlefield, he uses his empathy to pick up on the feelings of those around him and to express his compassion in the best way he knows how. Even before he was friends with Zack, he knew he had a special bond with Angeal, and he felt a pang of guilt whenever he asked Zack to take on his assignments. In Nibelheim, he picked up on the deep yearning of his men, particularly Cloud's, to see their loved ones again and he showed concern for Tifa when she wanted to go inside the reactor.

Post-Nibelheim, his empathy is more twisted. Thanks to his time in the Lifestream and his Jenova cells, he was able to tap into people's emotions to inflict emotional pain. In my opinion, I think the biggest showcase of this is when he read Tifa's mind and created an elaborate story of how Cloud was just a Jenova puppet created by Hojo. That's a rather impressive feat, and he was so close to breaking Cloud then... His silver tongue is as sharp as his sword.

Sephiroth's sadism is sophisticated, yet viciously merciless. He desires to break others down and to project his own traumas and weaknesses into them. I'm fairly certain he does not think himself as evil and rather, righteous in dispensing the pain the world has caused him and his "mother"...

Anyway, there is much more unpack about Sephiroth, but that's what Sephology 101 is for. Feel free to ask questions or send some contributions. The course is open now.

~ TA C.C

Also, I called it on 7R Rebirth not being at the Playstation Showcase.

[crisiscutie]

About C.C (Nibelheim Incident) Sephy...

(In regards to the House of Sephiroth AU)

As many of you know, he often combines the darling and Jenova together in his fractured mind. To help highlight his intense and complex relationship with the darling (and Jenova), I color code the word "Mother" to show which of the two is more dominant in his mind at the moment.

"Mother" for the darling. (Purple)

"Mother" for Jenova. (Pink)

"Mother" for when he is unsure of himself or in between his personality swaps. (Bold and black)

The pink is a pretty good sign of his personality swap... Unless it's a rare occasion where he can keep his aggression in check and not direct it towards the darling. You will know this with context. When the other Sephiroths refer to "Mother", they are always alluding to Jenova. This particular color coding system has been developed specifically for C.C.

Here is a fic for C.C during the Nibelheim Incident. It explores his dream of the perfect "reunion" between the three. It's not quite set in the HoS AU, but it provides an important context for his character in it, like "eros" and "nurture" does for OG Seph/Jenova!Sephiroth.

[crisiscutie]

I just notice that during Ever Crisis trailer where Sephiroth encounter the hooded man, his fringes length is the same as the one from 7R.

But dev said Ever Crisis time line is almost the same as Crisis Core. Afaik, in C.C during Sephiroth last encounter with Zack or Cloud, his fringes still not that long. What do you think? I see some inconsistency here between the trailer and what the devs said in their twitter.

Good catch, anon! Yes, they might've utilized his Brave Exvius model, which was inspired by his 7R appearance, and made some slight modifications for the EC trailer. Compare for yourselves below:

There is definitely an inconsistency here. EC/C.C Sephy is meant to have baby bangs that barely touches his chest.

You guys make me proud. You're going to be amazing Sephologists in no time~!

[crisiscutie]

Introduction to Sephology 101

༻❁༺What is Sephology 101?

An introductory course taught by your local teaching assistant and prospective Sephologist herself, C.C. It will delve into everything about Crisis Cutie, particularly his psychology throughout the FF7 canon (and certain AUs). There will be analytical scenarios of the Crisis Cutie's darlings and what they can do to assist him in his development or play a part in his decline. Darlings Students enrolled in this course may submit scenarios and other contributions.

The first unit of this course will center on The Nibelheim Incident and the likelihood of various darlings swaying Sephiroth from the path of evil. The TA shall determine other units as the course advances.

Required Course Materials: Students must possess a strong passion for the Crisis Cutie, in his best and worst times. The Department of Sephology will be the source of other course materials for students, supplied by the instructor. Should you encounter difficulty understanding something in the course or require any missing material, please contact the TA (C.C) at once.

Content Advisory: Sephology 101 will include complex, sensitive and unsettling content. The TA will tag all course material concerning these difficult topics to the greatest extent possible, though mistakes can and will be made. Read and take part at your own risk.

Students may be granted Credit/No Credit.

The ask box is open for any inquires about the course or any other conversations you would like to have with C.C.

This may be my biggest shitpost yet. I'm gonna stick to it though.

[crisiscutie]

Another bunch of memes sorry

Babies handling tips with Darling and Sephiroth

Totally a cat Sephiroth

Cloud, Tifa and Sephiroth

First walk outside with Sephiroth and his Triplets

You were spot on with the initial three memes, that is how Sephiroth desired to nurture his children but the darling wouldn't agree to it.

After much consideration, the department of Sephology has authorized the use of memes as teaching aids for Sephology 101 and all other courses concerning Sephology.

~ T.A C.C 💜

Never apologize for sending me memes, I fucking love them. And all of these are super fitting, XD. The last one is my absolute favorite.

[crisiscutie]

Random Sephthought

HoS/Sephology themed

You guys know how cats can be so loving and then suddenly try to bite you or swipe at you without warning sometimes? Imagine when you meet C.C Sephiroth in your Sephology class for the first time, and he's super overwhelmed with joy and eagerness from being around the darlings.

As a gesture of goodwill and to showcase him as no danger to you, TA C.C hugged him. He enjoys it at first, then suddenly he gets his sword out and tries to jab her with it, out of a random force of habit.

And TA C.C is like, "HEY! NO STABBING!" 😡... So much for relaxing your nerves, right?

[crisiscutie]

My isekai-ed darling question is actually for Sephology 101. Which category this kind of darling included in? Would she be under civilian or HoS darling or something else? I think this is different from self-aware AU because in this case, Sephiroth doesn't aware that he's a character in a game in someone elses universe. It was the darling that "invade" FF7 universe.

In my mind, it started before Crisis Core, so Sephiroth doesn't have his ability to foresee the future yet. Initially, darling got confused as a "cetra" or maybe "alien" like Jenova, simply because she came from another world.

It was the Turks that captured her by order of Hojo and Sephiroth first came to know her at the lab. It's better to get captured anyway, because she can't survive on her own and it's the quickest way to reach Sephiroth.

Darling bonded with Sephiroth through series of experiments by Hojo where she get injected with Jenova cells. Darling senses improved significantly, but not as strong as Sephy nor other soldiers. Although she does able to resist the call from Jenova.

After that, this is basically the path branches, whether she succeeded in persuading Sephiroth goes totally evil or not. Assuming the Whisperers also exist during Crisis Core period, can Sephiroth who already got attached to darling defended her from the Whisperer and defy his own future?

So basically I need your expertise on possible outcome as well as which category this kind of darling fit in your Sephology 101.

(Okay! In order to ensure clarity and consistency in the process, I request that anyone who submits or requests anything related to Sephology address it directly to TA C.C, so that she can respond appropriately).

Good question. She would be in her category then. The Isekai Darling. How will she fare in preventing/enabling the Crisis Cutie? Let's find out. Sephology 101 post.

༻❁༺ Considering her experiments and extended contact with both Sephiroth and Hojo, it seems like she is in a special position, similar to the Valkyrie Darling, to enable Sephiroth to take his wicked route. She will surely have a lot of negative energy herself from being experimented on and confined by Shinra. While her empathy of Sephiroth's motivations gives her an advantage (and points), it's unclear if she will use it for good or ill. Perhaps she can use that empathy to convince to do good and not to turn to the bad side, considering her future knowledge.

༻❁༺ I'm curious about how she will get to Nibelheim when that time comes. It is implied that events were orchestrated by Hojo for the sake of Sephiroth meeting "Jenova". He had probably arranged for the darling to be sent to join Sephiroth, maybe under the false pretense of field testing her. So that can give her another point.

༻❁༺ You said that her abilities aren't as amplified as Sephy and the other SOLDIERS, which I would assume that would be another part of the reason why she can resist the call from Jenova. The problem is, the closer she is to her (and Sephiroth, who's like her champion), it will be much harder to resist that, regardless of her strength. I'm not sure if this darling has a strong sense of self, but if she does, that could be the tool she needs to steer him away from the darkness. She loses some points here.

༻❁༺The Whispers are a point of concern. They will be aware that this darling is an anomaly, and will probably do whatever they can to prevent her from drastically altering fate. I don't think CC Sephy can protect her from their doings. He would know of them though, since that is a canon fact. Anyone who interacted with a major character in the 7R universe will gain the ability to see the whispers. The darling herself would already be a major character considering her very presence is causing a lot of changes in events. Who's to say she can't die or gets heavily injured in a freak accident on the way to Nibelheim? I may have to detract some points here.

༻❁༺ Being thrown into a world that is not her own, even if she is familiar with it, can be a traumatic event for this darling. Mad scientists experimenting on her and locking her away will also cause tremendous emotional distress. I think this darling would be weighed down by the heavy burden of her negative experiences and her otherworldly background. The more emotionally weaker you are, the harder it will be to resist the "reunion" especially when you're close to it.

I will give this darling 6.5/10

Her most likely ending is the twisted (reunion) AU. Followed by the second likely ending: First casualty of the Nibelheim Incident.

Any other questions, darlings or potential scenarios? Don't forget to submit them via the Askbox to TA C.C.

[crisiscutie]

LOOK AT THIS AMAZING FANART OF SEPHIROTH:

https://pin.it/61QJSJK

-🌹

He is so beautiful~! Seriously, the Crisis Cutie is one of a kind. How could someone be so irresistibly precious, evil, "innocent" (both ironically and unironically), cute, beautiful, pretty, stunning, handsome, gorgeous, and hunk, all in one package? That is a lot of beauty adjectives, I know.

Sephiroth is, in my opinion, has one of the greatest character designs. His appearance is distinct, but not too overpowering. His beauty is so familiar, yet foreign to our senses. It's a tantalizing fusion of the known and unknown...

I love how his silver locks are used as a stark contrast to his dark wing in the art. And notice how his eyes are closed as he basks in the light's rays and its warmth, while there is still darkness around his body…

This is a good show of Sephiroth's conviction: His strong righteousness. He believes he is justified in destroying Gaia and all of its lifeforms. He is unfettered by the arbitrary constructs of good and evil that humans so foolishly enforce. He is filled with optimism about achieving his goal, which he finds to be noble, by his definition. And I know it's just an effect from the light, but I like to think the tiny particles of light amongst the darkness, symbolizes Sephiroth's old self, showing that he was still there, somewhere deep within. These small light particles are genuine, not artificial, like the light radiating above him...

Thank you for sharing this beautiful and amazing piece~! I encourage everyone to click the link to see it for themselves. I can't copy it here because I don't have a pinterest account, haha. And is this a Sephology post? It sure is...

[crisiscutie]

Hi there! I’m a little confused on Sephology- who teaches the class, and when Sephiroth shows up, is it actually him? Thank you so much!

Mostly TA C.C is doing the teaching and grading. Occasionally, Sephiroth will show up to give a lecture, using it as an opportunity to wreak havoc because he can. And poor TA C.C often takes the brunt of it, xD

Might just be a Sephiroth clone, sometimes xD but normally, it's truly him

[crisiscutie]

*has read the Sephology class fic*

I-I will definitely pass the exam on Friday, Sephy! *blushes like crazy* 🥵🤯😵‍💫

You sure? TA C.C will not hold back!