[Something about those words sucked the frustration right out of Zero. It was... actually pretty encouraging to hear that from someone who once knew him. Despite the all the changes, and all the darkness the future held, knowing he was still very much himself at heart was reassuring.

He didn't quite smile like he used to, but his face did soften into a kind of pleased expression, and he seemed to loosen up a bit. The 'thanks' was unspoken, but it was there.]

...So, what're you doing here instead of Hunter HQ?