v2's blade was in his hand literally the moment the stranger began to appear, his eyes flicking wildly around the room as his electronic brain absorbed and pieced together all available data. The world moved in slow motion for him as he took everything in. Of particular note was Tocsax's reaction. No outright hostility or panic showed on his face. He seemed more annoyed than anything by the appearance of the intruder. Something unexpected, but not dire. He was not taking an aggressive posture.

v2 had only barely begun to swing when his arm stopped suddenly, like a video being paused. There were most likely not a Seeker of Darkness. The blade vanished from his palm. "Apologies." he said to the newcomer as his perception slowed down and time resumed its normal flow.