Zest's data pours into a singular location, spreading to fill the shape of her body as she appears on the mainframe with the others. She gives herself a quick glance to assure that, aside from infection, she was all in one piece. With a nod to herself, she focuses her attention on those now around her. To one side, many hackers stand (some familiar). To the other side stands Cheshire after its attack. Zest, however, came at an odd time. Her expression indicates this, confusion dominating her visage. Glad to be rid of the naivety of childhood, Zest calmly assesses the situation. The others seemed hurt and many fearful. This strange hacker standing alone must be a foe, Zest concludes.

Assuming that the elders would have the most information of the lot, she moves to stand near Trisste and Li'tae. Adding a bit of levity, she jests, Growing serious in an instant after her joke, Zest stands defensively before some of the child hackers. Looking dutifully toward Trisste, she states,

With that, she gives the stranger an uneasy glance. Though her instincts told her to run, she couldn't bring herself to do so before others had a chance to flee.

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Zest's Infection Level || 20%