It was amazing how things had taken such a horrible and violent turn for the worst.  However, not unexpected.  Yes, it was most definately clear that this situation had gotten far out of hand.  As it seemed now, Angeal could only blame himself for stepping in to what did not concern him.  It was something he never really did, however for some reason it didn't feel so wrong at the time that he did it.  What a horrid mistake.  And now, seeing his best friend sprawled out on the floor after taking the very blow that was intended for himself.  He felt the guilt brewing within himself, as the tension rose to unimaginable levels.  Enough was enough.<br/><br/>Angeal quickly knelt down, placing a strong hand on the back of his attractive companion.<b>"Why did you step into that?"</b>He questioned softly, feeling sympathy for the young man still sitting on the floor, no doubt a bit dazed by everything.  Angeal brought himself back to his feet, hauling his friend back to his feet with him.  He stared the SOLDIER prodigy down hard, glaring at him with contained but burning rage.<b>"You've gone too far.  He was not involved in our confrontation."</b>Angeal realized well enough that Genesis brought this upon himself, but Sephiroth did not have to strike him down the way he did.  He knew that someone has proud and strong-willed as Sephiroth could have stopped himself; he just chose otherwise.<br/><br/>Angeal clenched his fists tightly, doing his best to avoid taking a swing of his own at the silver haired young man.  But he would not do that.  He couldn't do that.  Angeal could no longer face Sephiroth, as he turned and walked slowly out of the building, leaving the two behind without another word.  He dared to cross Sephiroth a second time.