You are alone....?

[mistaken_for_monster]

[1]

[After the fight Volya wasn't in any condition to go visit anyone. Severe exhaustion, mental fatigue, trauma, phantom pains. Suffice to say he was curled up tightly in the infirmary and doing his best to sleep off most of it. Of course given what had happened back there, even if he managed to break out with the power of friendship... seeing his uncle... his parents die like that was a pretty jarring sight. One his brain played back to him that sent him springing awake with a sharp gasp, shaking pretty badly.]

...Uncle Sergei... Mom... Dad...

[He sits up and backs into the pillow and the head-railing of the gurney and pulls his knees to his face - hugging his legs tightly. It was sinking in pretty heavily that he no longer had a home and furthermore...]

...That assignment is due tomorrow too...

[He sighs tiredly.]

[2]

[And on the flip side of things Interitus is curled up in the hangar looking like a complete mess. Vines were cut and scorched or otherwise looked like they were hit by a sand blaster, one of the massive fang filled shoulder plates was busted open and there were cracks all over what armor Interitus did have. The creature was snoring placidly, though the heavily damaged mouth was moving as if it were breathing. Maybe it was. Thanks to Desta's actions we all know they were functional.]

Tbbttthhht?

[It perks up, just a little like a sedated puppy when you pass by. Its featureless head watching you as it drug itself over slowly and labourously before just lying there in front of you.]

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[tiger_ken]

I think you're excused from school for a while.

[+1 pudding to Volya as Ken steps in, and finds a seat.]

If need be, I can deal with it for you. I know I passed middle school at least.

[There's... an awkward tension, given how Ken's dancing around the obvious issues. Mostly because he doesn't want to make it any worse for Volya, give everything.]

[mistaken_for_monster]

Yeah.. I guess... someone going to write them a letter or anything?

[Volya sighs anxiously. Yeah that would be pretty interesting wouldn't it.]

'Dear school principal, Volya's uncle was taken in a freak explosive related incident. Please excuse his absence as he is dealing with his tragic loss.'

[He choked on the last word and takes a sharp breath. There's only the briefest sign of tears but the kid is remaining admirably composed.]

...I'd appreciate it... my writing's still terrible...

[tiger_ken]

We'll probably tell them you had a bad stomach bug after eating some pudding.

[Of course, now that Volya's gone and said it...]

Though... has anyone talked to you about what we might be able to do for you now?

[mistaken_for_monster]

[Volya laughed weakly, gently moving the pudding cup in his hands. Unable to bring himself to eat it just yet.]

Not yet...

[tiger_ken]

I see... Suppose if I ever sort out my own... family issues, I could always see if there's room in the family for a little brother.

[Ken chuckles. A little.]

[mistaken_for_monster]

I don't think that's a good idea...

[Volya would be the worst ninja ever.]

I'd trip over my own feet trying to do some of the things you could.

[tiger_ken]

You wouldn't be required to like, do the ninja skills and stuff! It'd just give you family. Lots of family in fact, given I can't even remember all the branch families in either fact...

[Ken shrinks, slightly sheepish. Yeah, real desirable trait in a future leader.]

J-Just a silly suggestion anyway...

[mistaken_for_monster]

[Volya snickers a little.]

Yeah, guess it is... thanks for the offer though.