Note:This is an amalgamation of thoughts, which exists because I like Rufus' lines in Advent Children. I do not like his lines in the game, which is why the one I took is misquoted. Say Rufus remembers himself being more eloquent. Strangely enough, I find I like the (disjointed?) flow. I'd appreciate your thoughts.
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It is good to hold all of the cards.
"Father tried to control the world with money…he failed. I do things differently. I'll control the world with fear."
It's intoxicating, to command the most powerful army on the planet and the most successful covert operatives. To own the most powerful company on the planet, 20 helicopters, 100 cars, and two cities.
It is good, but it cannot last.
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When it ends, it is good to hold many cards.
Rules from the Crisis, in ascending order of importance:
3) Do not let the enemy know the extent of your strengths or weaknesses
"Bring out the wheelchair, Reno."
2) Know the strengths and weaknesses of your enemy.
"I hear you've been living with orphans…"
1) Everyone is the enemy.
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"It goes without saying that my company and I are responsible for putting the world in the sorry state it's in…"
Addendum to rule 2: Humility hurts. WEAPON's missiles hurt more.
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But times (people) change, cards are played and tricks are not always won, and when you are reduced to one –
"Say Kadaj, I've got a question for you…"
Kadaj. He is…terrifying. The power and intelligence of Sephiroth with the emotional maturity of a boy two years old.
"If mother willed it, I would do anything."
Make sure it's an ace.
"A good son would have known."