[Zero, likewise, wasn't sure how to reassure her. He'd never been particularly good at that kind of thing. Loneliness wasn't something that troubled him, necessarily, even if it was something that maybe should have. There was an emptiness there, but he'd simply become so accustomed to having it.

He tilted his head just slightly, and gave a small shrug.]

It's fine. I'm no longer necessary in the future...

My mission is here, now.