[Sephiroth sheathes his sword before lifting a hand to shove Riku's fist away. Knock it off, brat.]

Keep telling yourself that if it makes you feel better. [Smirking a little, yes, because Sephiroth is a total troll if he likes you and he hasn't managed to pry out that lingering 'little brother' sentiment yet. ...If he ever does with Riku encouraging it like this.]