"Merely pragmatism. Or has your heart begun to regrow as well?" That hadn't been entirely clear from Xigbar's memories. While he'd felt the touch of the Nobody's emotions colouring the experiences, it didn't give much indication of things on his own Nobody's state. "You'll have to forgive me, my understanding of Nobodies has only just begun."

This time, he smiled in pride. "Xigbar advised me of the success in that regard. It's pleasing to see that even considering all that has transpired, the plan has been upheld. I look forward to learning more of these potentials... light is in abundance, after all. Evening the score has been long overdue..."

In more ways than one. There was still that matter to be dealt with. His eyes narrow just slightly as he leans forward, one hand clenching tightly into a fist. "One more than previously thought may be required, once I have taken back what is mine. Mutiny of that calibre will not be tolerated. My predecessor, it seems, did not run as tight a ship as he should have."

The smaller NV made a slow whine at the display of solidarity, slowly tilting from one side to the other. It ended on a trill of confusion that dissolved into a few rapid-fire queries directed towards Julian.