Don't look so surprised, Ken. You remind me of someone I used to know when you've got that expression.

[Before he was broken into data, anyway. It had been difficult, but... well. The other Chosen had to go if his plans were to move ahead.]

Though showing up without your friends is kind of a bad move, isn't it? Don't tell me you couldn't even get that new bearer of friendship to come along.

[He spits the crest's name, eyes narrowing. He has a special hatred for that kid, if only because of how much he reminds him of his brother in a way that hurts and makes him feel terrible.]