[If Asch had said that he was surprised to find Van outside of the apartment as he left, he'd be lying. In truth, he's more surprised that it took Van so long to approach him. This is an opportunity he wouldn't expect the older man to pass up- a chance to get him away from the replica, to draw him over to the side of the right, or at least whatever Van's idea of right is these days.
And - while he's being honest with himself - he's not so against it anymore. A week or so ago he'd find the idea laughable. But now...
He glances back - briefly - at the apartment he'd stepped out of, then turns his gaze back to Van.]
So you were here all along.
[He can't say he's surprised by that, either, but he's nice to have his suspicions confirmed at last.]
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And - while he's being honest with himself - he's not so against it anymore. A week or so ago he'd find the idea laughable. But now...
He glances back - briefly - at the apartment he'd stepped out of, then turns his gaze back to Van.]
So you were here all along.
[He can't say he's surprised by that, either, but he's nice to have his suspicions confirmed at last.]