Zexion expected the news to hurt much more than it actually did. He had anticipated a crippling pain to wash over him—after all, Even had been like Ienzo's adoptive father, and though that bond did not very well carry over after they lost their hearts, the Basement Trio had still been nearly inseparable. Even so, upon receiving the news that Vexen was dead, he felt nothing. It was no huge surprise being that he lacked a heart, but he felt only a vague sorrow, though it was distant. It was not true sadness, just the memory of it.
He continued about his day, making tea, sitting in the library, reading—all his motions were pantomime.
