[Takame knew the situation already and he's only spoken in depth with Zero once outside of work, so the text is rather out of nowhere and he opted to give her the opening to explain.]
Zero, forgive the unprompted message, but I've not seen you at work for a little while. Is everything alright?
There is someone who may be trying to recapture victims of Krusnik. I met him with Rose and did not like how many questions he asked me about myself. I would like to hunt him down and kill him now that I have seen him, but I've been told to hide until we have more information on him. He may be very powerful.
I've been informed of the situation by a friend. I did not realize he'd gotten so close already. Jusis Albarea, I assume, was the person who advised you stay inside.
I can only imagine the restlessness you must feel, but following Jusis' advice would be the best course of action for now. If you must go somewhere, you are welcome to contact me and I'll accompany you.
I pray you forgive my meddling as I understand that both you and one of the other victims are able to handle yourselves. But I refuse to let this stand while doing nothing. I would like to kill the man myself in all honesty, though I certainly would not deny you the finishing blow should the opportunity come.
I did not realize it had spread so far. That is correct. I approached him after meeting a strange man, and he had also heard of this man from the others.
That is very generous. I will think on it.
In this, more allies are better. Jusis had advised discretion but I trust you. The reason may sound strange.
There was a boy from my memories who looked a little like you, and he was very kind to me, even feeding and sheltering me without payment. His name was Vrtra. Or was it Varshahn? I can't remember. If I close my eyes and concentrate, I can see you as well. Perhaps these are events that are yet to come. Perhaps they are events that have already transpired. Whatever they may be, I know you to be a 'friend' as well.
I care not who claims the last blow. What matters is the deed is done. However, we cannot act just yet. We need to be thorough, and so we must wait.
[There's some delay in his response. She was like Raha, then? She had memories of their world and even him but was reborn into this one.
He did not know her at all. Has he not met her yet? Will... will he need to continue his journey in his home world in order to meet her? Will he need to return?
He felt a pit form in his stomach, thankful for the fact that she preferred not to think overly long about this as that was a useful excuse to drop the subject.]
I see. I'll not ask any further questions on the matter, then. I believe I know what I need to know.
If you once considered me a friend, I would be glad to continue to be one here. To that end, I would like to help you in whatever way I can if you would allow me.
The nature of these memories is unreliable. I have seen enough to know my purpose. That is enough. All else is pointless suffering to recall.
You are... kind. I am not sure if my past self chose well, but the boy did, and that is enough.
I might need an escort in the future. We're considering gathering the survivors together for board games, so no one is alone. We haven't chosen a place.
I'm staying with Jusis. I had moved in prior to this, which was fortunate. He said that the hostel was "destitute" and that I "shouldn't stand outside his apartment for five hours" just to speak with him.
Jusis is an interesting man. He is very kind and stands close to his principles. I respect him a great deal and I am relieved he's given you somewhere safe to stay.
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Zero, forgive the unprompted message, but I've not seen you at work for a little while. Is everything alright?
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She told Zulius, but... oops.]
There is someone who may be trying to recapture victims of Krusnik. I met him with Rose and did not like how many questions he asked me about myself. I would like to hunt him down and kill him now that I have seen him, but I've been told to hide until we have more information on him. He may be very powerful.
I dislike staying inside.
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I've been informed of the situation by a friend. I did not realize he'd gotten so close already. Jusis Albarea, I assume, was the person who advised you stay inside.
I can only imagine the restlessness you must feel, but following Jusis' advice would be the best course of action for now. If you must go somewhere, you are welcome to contact me and I'll accompany you.
I pray you forgive my meddling as I understand that both you and one of the other victims are able to handle yourselves. But I refuse to let this stand while doing nothing. I would like to kill the man myself in all honesty, though I certainly would not deny you the finishing blow should the opportunity come.
text;
That is very generous. I will think on it.
In this, more allies are better. Jusis had advised discretion but I trust you. The reason may sound strange.
There was a boy from my memories who looked a little like you, and he was very kind to me, even feeding and sheltering me without payment. His name was Vrtra. Or was it Varshahn? I can't remember. If I close my eyes and concentrate, I can see you as well. Perhaps these are events that are yet to come. Perhaps they are events that have already transpired. Whatever they may be, I know you to be a 'friend' as well.
I care not who claims the last blow. What matters is the deed is done. However, we cannot act just yet. We need to be thorough, and so we must wait.
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I do not intend to act until I am given an order to do so. I am quite aware of the delicate nature of the situation.
But Zero, if I may ask... Eorzea. Thavnair. Radz-at-Han. Do those words mean anything to you by chance?
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They do. Thavnair and Radz-at-Han were... That was where I stayed. I remember.
My memories are unclear, as I also remember Scintilla and Rose to some degree.
I remember wanting to understand what a 'friend' was. It was how that man referred to... them? To you?
It makes my head hurt, so I try not to think about it.
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He did not know her at all. Has he not met her yet? Will... will he need to continue his journey in his home world in order to meet her? Will he need to return?
He felt a pit form in his stomach, thankful for the fact that she preferred not to think overly long about this as that was a useful excuse to drop the subject.]
I see. I'll not ask any further questions on the matter, then. I believe I know what I need to know.
If you once considered me a friend, I would be glad to continue to be one here. To that end, I would like to help you in whatever way I can if you would allow me.
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You are... kind. I am not sure if my past self chose well, but the boy did, and that is enough.
I might need an escort in the future. We're considering gathering the survivors together for board games, so no one is alone. We haven't chosen a place.
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If you require the escort when a day is chosen, I am willing to act as one. Please inform me when the plans are made. Where is it you're staying?
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Thank you. That will be greatly appreciated.
I'm staying with Jusis. I had moved in prior to this, which was fortunate. He said that the hostel was "destitute" and that I "shouldn't stand outside his apartment for five hours" just to speak with him.
He is very interesting.
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[W... Was she STALKING Jusis?]
Jusis is an interesting man. He is very kind and stands close to his principles. I respect him a great deal and I am relieved he's given you somewhere safe to stay.