"I know," he calmly replied. Her confusion, Zero supposed, was only natural. It was okay.

Zero understood what she was saying, as well. He clearly remembered seeing Yuuki when she was taking the tablets.

"A lot of things have happened since then, Yuuki," Zero finally met her gaze again, brows knit. Kaname Kuran was a large part of that, too.

"If you want. . . " He started, a little unsure at first. Zero let the words linger as he glanced around the room again. There was a desk near the front corner by the darkened window. He made his way over and began to rummage through one of the drawers. Most of its contents was pens, paperclips, a stapler—

A letter opener and a pair of scissors, too.

Zero picked up the latter. They were sharper than the rather dull blade of a letter opener.

"Yuuki." He walked back over to her, resolve settling in as he gauged her reaction while he began to roll up one of his sleeves.

"You can see what has happened, if you want." A heavy pause. "I know you're thirsty right now, especially if you're truly from when you say you are."