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He was seated at his desk,unmoving,a bourbon in one hand while the fingered what looked like a picture.He stared down at it fondly,seeming deep in thought.Zero stared at the man before him in wonder.The silver hair.The warmth of his pure hazel eyes that seemed to have a sense of fondness to them.His beyond handsome features and well maintained body.Seated behind his desk,he really did seem like the Master of his world.Zero looked around,instantly recognizing the old decor that belonged to the study back at the mansion.Everything seemed quite real but he knew it wasn't and a part of him felt awful about that fact.
''You have your mother's smile.....If only I'd made sure you smile more...Maybe things would have been........different.''Zachary stammered out,shifting Zero's gaze to his
