[Compared to the last he saw him, Zoro does not look well. Hardly shocking, given the givens, and it's not even a surprise how stoic he is about it, but it's not something Vrenille likes to see. By silent agreement, he doesn't draw attention there, but he notes to himself how Zoro's chosen not to show it--the traces of reluctance that bespeak an opposition to letting it work for sympathy. He has respect for that. And for his own part he has no complaints. Sure, he's living in a basement, but the ceiling is whole, and he can come and go as he pleases.]

I've had way worse.

But on my word, it'll get better--it's actually looking good above ground. Be ready to move in soon.

Me, Hakkyuu, Kim, we all live here. I'm hoping you'll join us--city expects you'll join us half time at least. But you'll have your own room, your own space. And we're not bad guys to live with, I think. Kim's very civilised. [Himself and Hakkyuu? Eh, debatable.]