"Could I have some of the fruit actually?" He held out his bowl to allow the fruit to be put into it, figuring that would go nicely with it. Sweeten it up a bit but also give him some of the nutrients that he needed right now.

And while he did that, thought about what Su-jin had said. He'd been with him all night, had managed to unchain him, and he'd been...safe? Silvio hadn't hurt him and had been well-behaved? That hadn't been true for him since...

Some tears formed in his aching eyes and spilled down his cheeks. "...you're my pack," he murmured softly.