[Ven's grin lingers. He didn't know Zack long, but that try-hard-and-care-little attitude sounds like him, for sure.]

Heh, well... the whole time thing here aside, it's been a long time since I saw him. I might have some catching up to do. [More like will almost certainly. Time waited on Ven in some regards while he slept, but the worlds kept turning nonetheless.]

Your dream, huh... So you both share that dream? Wanting to be heroes?