"But, I- Why me?" Zenon stuttered.
"You're close to her, closer than anyone else in this doomed Layer. Even if you are on bad terms, just apologize to her and find out what she's trying to do."
"Valeria… I'm with the Stranded. And just coming here to meet you is suspicious enough."
She just shrugged it off, determination in her eyes.
"I need someone to tell me what happens from the inside. That person is you, Zenon. I believe that you are still the person she trusts the most, so you can take the risk."
Zenon stared at her with lost eyes, not knowing what to do.
On one hand, he wanted to stay true to the Strandeds. After all, they've gone through enough shit for him to pile it up like it was nothing. He was still friends with Shibe anyways, it'd leave a bad taste in his mouth.
But on the other hand… he didn't know how much Valeria still trusts him after everything. He wanted to do anything to regain that sense of faith in him.
