i'm so sorry Ben's in every log ben stop doing things

[nonhuman]

After talking briefly with Hound about seeing Kenna, Ben decided that, okay, maybe he should try and leave his room for the first time in over a week. He had some business with Kenna.

Knowing that, one, Hound's situation was going to take some time to resolve and, two, he hasn't showered in... enough time to be embarrassed about it, Ben cleans himself up before heading out a couple of hours later. He walks with just enough of a limp to be noticed, but, in reality, most of his wounds from his fight have healed up properly. They took a lot longer than usual, but, eh. He figures he's been stressed.

He knocks on the door to the clinic and leans his head in.

"U-um, excuse me?"

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[nonhuman]

Never mind what Bennett thought before. This crew-- the people on it with any humanity or heart or whatever you want to call it-- their limbs aren't being pulled. Their hands are tied. And then some.

"....a-and if he's forgotten, he becomes like the others." Ben guesses, chewing at his lip, voice low. He nods, slowly, as though he's convincing himself of his own theory. Kenna probably won't-- can't.

"K-kenna, th-thank you. Please, if-- if there's anything I can do for you, let me know. I owe you so much more than eight coins of-- I-- I mean, obviously they have some value, but-- l-let me know. I'm sorry to fight you for answers. Thank you for-- f-for your patience with me." He says it all as quickly as he can to keep Kenna from interrupting him, or throwing him out. His hands are shaking by the time he's done.

[fire_brand]

Kenna says nothing more. He has already said more than enough and he is just going to have to let the chips fall where they may. Trying Rowe's patience is a dangerous sport and Kenna does not like how often he's become a player.

There is nothing left that Kenna wants to say, so he just nods at Bennett's thanks.

"Is that all you needed?"

[fire_brand]

Bennett guesses and Kenna thinks he can't be blamed for that. Whatever they figure out on their own, regardless of how right or wrong they are, they still figured out on their own. Surely, that was reasonable?

Kenna doesn't confirm or deny Bennett's assumption. He just shrugs uselessly and nods at the Professor's thanks. He didn't need his thanks. He just hoped the coins would be enough.

"No problem." Not too much of a lie anyway. "It's good that you're here. For Hound. He needs you. Lily too. All of you. So, thanks."

He fidgets, uncomfortable and nervous. "Call me again if you need anything else."