And it should be more darkness than any other person could bear. After such a long time spent making use of the darkness it should perhaps come as no surprise that he is darker than most. But Ienzo may have his assumptions, for as long as he can hold them. Xemnas may be aware of Ienzo's presence in this world - he's recognized the handwriting on the boards - but he can't say what other people might guess at.

That curiosity should lead Ienzo to him, however... that is no surprise. Whether he has been counting on it is anyone's guess, but he turns quite unhurriedly at the sound of Ienzo's voice. He may be a wolf let loose among so many unsuspecting sheep, but he will not be outwardly so, and that alone makes him all the more dangerous. He can - and likely will - play at politeness until all the pieces are aligned just so.

"Ienzo," he answers, and there's a sharp gleam in his eyes as he recognizes the scarf at Ienzo's throat. He's not seen it's like in years, and it is almost amusing that someone who has spent so long without a heart should willingly seek a return to that which they had once been.