For a moment, she wondered what was Philemon thinking to bring a young Yamato like this. If he want a good pawn in this fight, an older Yamato would be more preferable. But after her discussion with another young boy last month, she merely keep her thoughts to herself.

What matters right now was Yamato. But the way the connection felt was almost disconcerting. Connected but not quite so. Was it the large gap between their ages? Or something more than that?

"Yes, it's me."

But first, they should get out of this ward. It's too distracting and loud, and it's a terrible place to explain to him. She wasn't familiar with this ward, due to having no reason to ever visit here. Miyako wouldn't know a good place to talk in quiet at.

"Come with me. I'll explain after we leave this ward."