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[powerlessfinale]

[he walked through Mac Anu as though possessed. Or maybe 'soulless' would be a better description? That was what he was after all - what he had agreed to become - and there wasn't anyone to blame for this other than himself. It was easier to accept back in Britannia (not Britannia) when he had purpose and a goal to work towards

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[ilusayuri]

[Mai was the perceptive sort. The sort who observed and learned by playing close attention to everything around. You had to be perceptive and attentive when there were demons to fight, and people to protect.

And so, Mai easily noticed 'Zero's' strange... movement, perhaps? Something was off about this man.

She watched him with sharp eyes. To speak to him, or not to speak to him? It was rare that Mai ever approached anyone, but sometimes it was necessary. It felt necessary right now.]

Zero.

[powerlessfinale]

[he turned around to look at Mai]

... [not someone he wanted to see] Hm?

[ilusayuri]

...

Troubled.

[She wasn't sure if that was the right word. Maybe not troubled, maybe just... No, she didn't know how to describe him. 'Troubled' would have to do.]

LJ, GIVE ME BACK MY NOTIFS

[powerlessfinale]

No more than what I normally am. [the truth... to an extent]

[patientandpure]

[It's only been three days, but Kairi has learned quite a bit about her surroundings. At least, to her, it's quite a bit. She's wandering the town as well, trying to get a better feel for it. Halfway between Central District and the harbor, she notices the meandering path of the stranger.]

[It's not in her nature to impose, but it is in her nature to try to help. She directs her steps in his direction, leaning a bit to try to catch his attention with a curious face.]

Excuse me..?

[powerlessfinale]

[and catch his attention she does!]

Hm? [and his expression turns to one mildly curious look. This place was different from Britannia all together]

[patientandpure]

[She instantly flashes him a bright, genuine smile. Well, hello there.]

I don't want to bother you, but will you come with me to the harbor?

[powerlessfinale]

[stare]

[stare]

[give him a second]

I don't mind. Is there something you need?

[crasherpacifist]

[And there's a familiar Harvest Cleric gently stopping you with a hand.]

Zero?

[...it feels strange saying that to someone not his usual red armored, blonde-haired friend.]

[powerlessfinale]

[he stiffens before turning to face the Cleric. He had practiced Zero's movements with Lelouch before, but this situation... wasn't something even his friend could predict]

...?

[the expression is carefully neutral, but there's subtle hints of emotion; he isn't standing as tall as before and his head cants slightly to the left in question]

[crasherpacifist]

You can't find her, can you?

[His voice is gentle, but sad.]

[powerlessfinale]

[a long pause]

[then he shakes his head slowly] Not a trace.