[ Chisaki's eyes widen. He blinks, processing that declaration. Searches this person's face for any sign of a lie, any hint of a jest.
It could be true. It's not as though Chisaki could see Kurogiri's face before. Maybe this is what the man looks like beneath all that black mist.
Or it could be a deception intended to manipulate him—though for what purpose, Chisaki can't guess. He's at a disadvantage there, being new to this world and unfamiliar with its power structures. He doesn't know what wheels are already turning.
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It could be true. It's not as though Chisaki could see Kurogiri's face before. Maybe this is what the man looks like beneath all that black mist.
Or it could be a deception intended to manipulate him—though for what purpose, Chisaki can't guess. He's at a disadvantage there, being new to this world and unfamiliar with its power structures. He doesn't know what wheels are already turning.
Either way, caution is necessary. ]
"Formerly"?