240 Chapter 233. Because I Know

"Will you stay here...after it's done?"

Senan asked it carefully, observing Zein's reaction with rapt attention. The man in question let go of his esper's cheek, and glanced slightly at the old man's direction. It was clearly written in those eyes what the old man wanted to hear--what image he was drawing in his mind; remnant of the past that he failed to protect.

Zein understood this. But understanding and fulfilling it was a different matter.

"Hmm..." the blue eyes shifted to gaze at the esper that was patting his freshly squeezed cheeks. Bassena tilted his head, looking at the guide confusedly with a big 'what' within the ambers. Zein smiled slightly as he made his reply. "I don't think I'll use it as a permanent resident."