As ever, Hajime had trouble picking up on emotional cues that didn't involve big, fiery displays. From that angle, Zero seemed just as empty as he'd ever seen him. It didn't feel right, though. Things weren't... matching up.

Zero and X. Nothing and none. He had to wonder who picked out these naming conventions.

"He... certainly seemed like an irreplaceable companion. I..." He was trying his best to figure out how to put in words, the feelings he'd been left with. There was a lot to process. "I'm sorry... you had to part, in such a way."