[Ven can't help a small sigh, almost visibly deflating. But he straightens himself soon after, knowing he can't leave Lightning bearing the brunt of this weighty situation]

That...honestly wouldn't surprise me. Vanitas had different ways of knowing, but he understood exactly how to get to me. This guy's probably been watching some of us in his own ways.

...Actually, it makes me wonder...

[Oh Pinksis, always a trouble magnet. Don't cause Leon to get grey hairs now]