[He feels the familiar presence of her nearby. Trapped in this tiny space for these last couple of months, it is hard not to notice the aura of comfort that her proximity brought with it. Being around her brought an almost instant flight or fight instict with it. It was a hard battle to undergo so often and it made him feel constantly unstable.
When she did finally make an attempt to approach him, his shoulders and back were tense and that wall that he always erected with her was ready at a moments notice. Her words soothing, comforting...Zero didn't answer right away. The tension didn't ease and the wall still remained, but Zero didn't instantly put it up. With conscious effort Zero warily let her in.]
I'm surprised you came after your conversation with Acumen this morning.