[But she isn't. Maybe to a degree, but as he's been learning about her, it's clear that she does take after Yuuki in ways. As if that's at all surprising. He also can tell the way she isn't fully focused on his gaze in turn, but isn't going to remark on it.
What he will do is remain extra alert, wanting to give her more time to fully reorient herself. The way she grasps onto his shirt is also very reminiscent.]
How long have you been out?
[He isn't even sure whereabouts Yuuki is at the moment. Although he does trust she can take care of herself, there's no telling what may happen, considering what happened with Ai.
For a moment Zero mentally hesitates, before trying something. His clawed hand moves towards Bloody Rose which is tucked into his waistband. It's only a touch, however; although it has a full magazine, and even despite the current situation, he's being mindful of just how much he may use it. Which he will be, because it can be wielded in more than one way.
Slow to start, a small tangle of metallic rose vines emerge from the gun. He seems immune to the fact that parts creep beneath his skin. They begin to coil around his arm and form into a spear within his grip, soon at the ready.
He's unsure just how large he can build them up to, here, or how long he can keep them out, as it's his first time actually having a need for them, here, but he needs to try.
It leaves him thinking of Ai (and Yuuki), as well.]
How are you with your abilities? Yuuki said that too much use leaves her fatigued. Have you been fighting a lot?