So that was all the explanation that he was going to get from him? Kio already knew that pestering with a million questions about what had happened, about why he was here, about who those people were, all of it would fall on deaf ears. So instead he focused on here and now.

"What all did you find so far? Have you been staying dry? I have some snacks in my bag if you're hungry."

For the moment he stopped sketching, setting the pad and pencil down in his lap as he leaned back and propped himself on his hands. Had he brought Soubi here with a wish? He didn't write anything down, but it had crossed his mind that he wished he knew where the other was and how he was doing.