[Having not been paying the closest attention, head against the hard joints of his knees, Hajime at first thought the light was Zero finally opening the door. In bleary resignation, he lifted his head, then jerked to attention at the sight of the little, digital spirit.

He'd caught a glimpse of something, near Zero before, but he'd been too distraught to process in the midst of... well, everything.

Still, he didn't say anything, curled in his corner, though now it came partially from the surprise. One metal hand twitched in a small little wave back.]