[ Zero stiffens as the memory plays out step by step. The sound of swords clashing draws his eyes to the open garden where Ishtar was practicing sword fighting with... he doesn't know him. He watches the exchange before she loses her footing and falls spraining her ankle. The other - who is he? - is immediately at her side and Zero catches the worry in his eyes and the happiness in hers. Who... was this?
Zero is silent as the soldier lifts her up onto his back and carries her back to what he assumes is her castle. He stays still as they both walk away, catching sight of Ishtar's happy smile and ---
He's suddenly jerked back to the present the memory disappearing like a wisp of smoke and mirrors. It takes him a moment to collect himself and before he can make sense of what he saw: ]
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Zero is silent as the soldier lifts her up onto his back and carries her back to what he assumes is her castle. He stays still as they both walk away, catching sight of Ishtar's happy smile and ---
He's suddenly jerked back to the present the memory disappearing like a wisp of smoke and mirrors. It takes him a moment to collect himself and before he can make sense of what he saw: ]
Who was that?