"Lance, why didn't you recognize me when we first met?" Zack asked while holding the Phoenix in his hands.
He glared at the bird as Lance glared back.
"How was I supposed to know?!" He protested. "I went through another regression and forgot almost everything since I didn't have the other part of my soul. Not only did you die and leave me alone, but you also took half of my memories and powers!"
"*cough*" Zack averted his gaze and let Lance glare at him. The two of them had formed a soul bond a few minutes after meeting each other.
Their souls were merged, allowing them to do many things others can't do. The half-half-demigod state Zack had entered was also a result of this.
"At least you remembered Eirias," Zack muttered as he turned his gaze back to Lance before affectionately petting the Phoenix's forehead. "So you lost your human form too?"
