[ Wow, that actually... makes a lot of sense. Sort of? It's a huge concept to try to swallow in a short amount of time, and their expression turns a few shades more thoughtful, even if their gaze drops back to the floor once more. The thought of seeing Death City again, after they've left.... a cold dread takes grip of their heart, and for a moment, they feel vaguely sick. Maka overheard them, speaking with Medusa. If they look back now, everyone will have turned against them... and their mother... she's probably cast them away already.

What probably was intended to encourage them that all is not lost ends up convincing them they're better off trying to forget about the world they came from. Whether it's there or not... ]

O-Oh.... I didn't know about that.... [ Now that they do, they'll be sure not to ask for one. Thank you for your service Johnny 👍 They don't seem particularly enthused, but they're at least being honest that they didn't know. ] I'd just heard that you could get one of these "shards" back. Of someone.

[ Of a special someone. That, too, they've avoided seeking out, scared of what they might be offered. ]

Do you have one...? I-If your world isn't gone, it's just... it would have to not have a soul inside, right...