A lot, she claims, and in Xehanort’s golden gaze there appears interest, some of that unbridled curiosity that has led his path more than once, and more often than not towards terrible situations.
“Are the townfolk giving you much trouble?” He nevertheless asks.
Fayette intrigues him, he wouldn’t see her, nor her curious set of surrounding companions, lost to the worlds because of common fear.
“Nevertheless, if something is the matter, I may be able to be of some help.”
If it is the price for knowing more, for being able to influence events for his own gain, he has already done his future self’s dirty work, his pride can say little, now. Thought it seems they have it covered.
“A new Keyblade Wielder.” He hums. “How interesting, though it stands to reason there are more now. There used to be at least a few dozens, when I was a child.” He admits. And then, “And congratulations on your new responsibilities, Fayette.”
“No, not any trou-bl-e... Tha-nk hyu, tho-ugh, Zaya-norh.”
🌪 || The opposite is what’s true, in her mind, at least. From the Aether tear to the other Nobody that stalks her, it all stems from the fact she’s a current target of both the Nameless One and that strange Aetherian... For what, she still doesn’t know. She’s not sure if she wants to, but even then... there’s a grim, overwhelming feeling pulling at her chest, as if to say that there is no escape.
“нυн-? Brother, ωнαт αяє уσυ ∂σιηﻭ συт нєяє? ∂ι∂η’т уσυ ѕαу уσυ ωєяє ﻭσιηﻭ тσ вє ѕ¢яуιηﻭ...? ιт ¢συℓ∂ вє ∂αηﻭєяσυѕ...”
“I get nauseous when I do it for too long. The souls are... picky with how long they like to let me see. I’ll be fine, though. You’re here, after all. And... who’s this? A friend?”
🌪 || The boy’s presence is entirely new. Even cloaked, it’s hard to believe his magical energy was hidden so easily. Based on attire alone, one could assume he was some sort of traveling mage, but... that definitely isn’t the case, with how he calls Fayette “sister.”
“A-ah, yes... Zaya-norh, thih ih Lha-re-zen. He’s my bro’er. Lhazzie, thih ih Zaya-norh. He’s a fri-end fr-om be-fore Behrie sho-wed up. He... I sa’ed him, a whi-le back.”
🌪 || A sibling... somehow, it doesn’t seem quite right. Fayette is a Nobody. Even if they are bound by blood, Lharezen is still the sibling of who she used to be. It’s unspoken, but it’s clear there’s still some uneasiness on her part about her identity. It doesn’t help that he has an almost completely different energy compared to her- the strength he holds is far different than what is simply light and dark.
“Xehanort... I see. You’re a darkened one, aren’t you? You’ve messed with greater fate, I can sense it from your soul. I can’t say we’re much different ourselves... In any case, welcome once again to Traverse Town. Any friend of my sister is a friend of mine.”
🌪 || A gloved hand is extended from beneath his cape. He’s blunt, isn’t he? Despite his outwardly shy appearance with everything about him seeming small, those amber eyes seem to gaze beyond just the body of the other. At his side, it’s barely possible to see Fayette’s expression twist into something pained with the way he speaks, pushing up her neckerchief slightly. This boy... he’s analyzing Xehanort, from sight alone.
“So’ee... Thah’s ju-st how Lhazzie ta-lks. Don’ wo-rr-y too mu-ch ab-ou-t ih, okay?”