He stood upon the rooftop, overlooking his troupe as they destroyed the city. His gaze was blank despite a small smile on his lips. He turned back when he felt a presence, her smile falling back to that blank look.

You were different from back then. But you still had that naive look. He could tell, because although he could tell you weren’t on his side, you had this sparkling look in your eyes, like a glimmer of hoke that he was on your side. You grew up the same way in Meteor with him, so how did you come out so different? Instead of a growing resentment towards the world you grew a desire to help, to prevent others from ending up like you and protect. You had always been different in that sense.

He let out a sigh as he looked at you, watching as you approach him. He had his hands resting on his book, and his face didn’t change once, even as he sized you up.