[ despite not being completely assured that everything the ghost face says is the truth, it's interesting with what he could think of if they are several lies delicately sewn together. if it is the truth however... well, it's still interesting. the way he seems to get away from his previous work places before people find him to be suspicious, zarina thinks to herself while imagining the way he worked.

the man in front of her is a journalist who publishes his crimes in the newspaper. starting small until reaching his own works (and others, right?) with a certain amount of detail. he's done this in several cities, she assumes — killing is what he loves to do after all. working on articles about himself can be both damage control and earning a moment in the spotlight.

zarina's career gives her the opportunity to meet various people in life. politicians, criminals, citizens who have troubling experiences — and everyone is a unique individual. that includes the survivors she meets at the campfire after every trial, and the killers who hide behind their weapon of choice.

some hide behind anger and hatred. others hide behind a mystery. it's the reason she says: ]

What name did you go with when your articles get published? [ her forefinger and thumb pinch the flat side of the blade between her fingers. ] And did you have a favorite article out of all of them? Did you make "friends" at work?

[ the way she says friends is as though the word itself is a joke. ghost face, with actual friends? impossible. ]