[In some ways, it's easier to focus on something else, other than what they'd just witnessed. Kariya is almost glad of the distraction.]

He wasn't pleased with me. But he hasn't been unkind. It's fine.

[Maybe he did deserve to be yelled at, somewhat. He's also still embarrassed about having been carried back to his room.]

I told him about Sakura, and he says he'll serve me here. The drain on me isn't so bad, without the enhancement. I'll just have to see the healers more often. I found someone else who can heal me.