The First merely nodded. It was a known fact. There was no need to hide it. Secrecy had a tendency of waning after its initial novelty had been played thoroughly, but not telling anything more than what was asked continued to keep it interesting. And she had many questions.

He didn't need to answer them all. Not yet. She still had other sources to go to.

Time was always an issue. He hadn't thought much of it ever since he went out, but the reminder from Aqua's own personal scheduling made him realize its passing.

"Ah. Yes." Xemnas then gestured. "If it is that important, then you should go. I will also have to return from this excursion at some point."

The NV, which had been silent all this time, puttered in disappointment to itself.