Zero nodded before taking the lead, his long hair swaying behind him as he walked. He kept to himself for most of the way, seemingly content to let the silence continue between them until he finally broke it. “It’s been some time since I’ve seen a human walking about on the surface,” he began.

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“Ever since the Earth Crisis incident left the planet uninhabitable, humans have been forced to live underground. Reploids have been working tirelessly to repair the damage caused by the Maverick Wars, but there’s still a long way to go before the surface is suitable for humans to live on again.”

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He saw no need for her to worry about repayment when she already had enough to concern herself with. If an entire week had passed without her knowledge, there were far more important things to worry about than the cost of a meal. “What would you like to eat?”

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Zero’s gaze darted toward Adelaird’s stomach at the sound of its growl before returning to her face. He noted her hesitation and the way she clutched her stomach. “. . . You don’t need to repay me.”

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He knew firsthand how unsettling that could be. “Don’t worry about asking too many questions. If something doesn’t make sense, ask.”

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