[Vincent's posture and expression didn't change--admirably considering how icy his tone was. Not directed at Albel, but clearly enough a representation of his hatred for the subject.]

Professor Hojo. He has not.

[Probably a good thing for the absent professor's health and continued existence.

Instead, he moved to carefully handle the rifle, pulling up a case designed for it and placing it on the table.]

Dr. Lucrecia Crescent however, was part of the other group of Heroes. She is in the city of Aquares Ixen currently.

[Vincent was upset, but it wasn't the angry-rage-upset it would be if it were Hojo. Which didn't mean there wasn't anger towards Lucrecia. There was, but there was also concern, and sadness, and a lovely tangled knot of emotions.]