It does make her wonder, albeit briefly, if her and Zero could have finally had a chance to talk properly. She might have welcomed it, had her older sibling not reacted with violence immediately. It would be the height of bad comedy if Thirteen had decided to throw the two into a trial, and use the real Zero instead of what she wanted her sister to be. Could the same be done for her sisters then? She really hoped so, if they could ever forgive her sin.

At the hand squeeze, One returns the gesture, still at a loss for words. Alluka had done more to heal her soul than most in this realm. Her composure had shifted since hiding behind her mask, leading her to smile.

"Thank you, truly. And you're far from being short of friends in this world either."