[Better to keep that information to herself for the time being as it would likely trigger a chain reaction which would not bode well for all parties involved. Unlike Vi who's been trapped here in Aldrip for some time now the recent events back home are still fresh in his mind, Ekko's frustrations likely to reach a breaking point if he learned one of his closest companions had been murdered at the hands of the vile tyrant he loathed more than anyone.

Her response garners an amused smirk in return, nodding along in agreement with a cross of his arms over his chest.]

You always were a resilient one who didn't know when to quit.

[Which was always something he admired about Vi, overcoming adversity time and time again even with the odds stacked against her. Cocking a brow curiously at the last sentiment the boy cannot help but poke fun at his counterpart again falling back into the usual give and take between them.]

So what happened? Did you step on her toes one too many times and piss her off? Here I thought your footwork was something you were proud of.