[ It’s not precisely that Zechs was going out of his way to be friendly - but perhaps the scowl, telling people to back off and that Shirou was dangerous, drew Zechs in for that very reason. There’s a way that he held himself, Zechs imagined, that showed he was deeply unhappy with the present state of affairs. ]
[ Or perhaps Zechs was projecting, but nonetheless. Who wouldn’t be, when freshly kidnapped and lied to? ]
[ Standing before the stranger, he said dryly - it’s unlikely to make the stranger feel better, but it’s better than a hello and meek platitude; ]
I don’t think many people believe the Peacekeeper. If you’ve heard its rundown already.
Welcome
[ Or perhaps Zechs was projecting, but nonetheless. Who wouldn’t be, when freshly kidnapped and lied to? ]
[ Standing before the stranger, he said dryly - it’s unlikely to make the stranger feel better, but it’s better than a hello and meek platitude; ]
I don’t think many people believe the Peacekeeper. If you’ve heard its rundown already.