[ Shirasu sits quietly for a few moments, sorting through his thoughts. Tenka said nothing but harming his family would be burdensome, but Shirasu still decides against telling him about the rest of his misadventures right now. Maybe he'll never go into them. Honestly, he'd rather forget.

The tea in the pot has grown cold, so he stands to make a new one. Easier to have something to do. ]

Two things weren't so bad. I didn't get to tell you before everything started that I invited Lily to have tea with us.