He had mostly meant it for any wandering dangers still lurking in the newly uncovered areas around Havenwell, but there's really no telling what might go wrong otherwise. It's fine, this is fine.

He exhales a shuddery breath as Kai leaves - there he go - waiting until the front door clicks shut behind him before daring to move. Watch after Bug, huh? That was probably a gentle nudge to tell Shinji to keep some company nearby, even if it was just the resident orange. The citrus friend will be tracked down and carefully scooped up, so that it can join Shinji while he isolates himself in the bedroom once again. Local girl will not have to be subjected to him tonight if she does not wish for it.

Just Boy, and Bug, lying on the floor, perhaps contending with some more flowers while they wait.