[The look that crosses his face is shock, but the timing is off. It doesn't come at the mention of Zelos' death, but after she's finished talking, when the implications of it have started to sink in.]
What are you... talking about?
[He's not stupid. The fact that she thought she might need to tell him at all is proof enough on its own. Sometimes the things we remember happen differently.
He swallows hard and finds his voice again -- edged, more urgent. He wants to be wrong and wants to be right at the same time.]
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What are you... talking about?
[He's not stupid. The fact that she thought she might need to tell him at all is proof enough on its own. Sometimes the things we remember happen differently.
He swallows hard and finds his voice again -- edged, more urgent. He wants to be wrong and wants to be right at the same time.]
What do you mean, in his world?