[It doesn't, frankly, make much sense to him, just as her claiming him a nakakma was confusing. And what confuses him more is that he's all too willing to accept it as the truth. Chopper told him the same thing; the others too, in their own way. They feel like nakama. They're gonna be his nakama. Otherwise he wouldn't leave Zeff and the debt he thinks he must pay.
Which is why he curls up more.]
But... [His voice is weak and muffled - and especially when she brings up intelligence, more tears pool from his eyes] You don't know-- [His head springs up, tears momentarily forgotten. Something akin to panic washes over his face]
Did I tell you? [He doubts it if she's calling him all these things]
Re: [House 6 - age 12]
Which is why he curls up more.]
But... [His voice is weak and muffled - and especially when she brings up intelligence, more tears pool from his eyes] You don't know-- [His head springs up, tears momentarily forgotten. Something akin to panic washes over his face]
Did I tell you? [He doubts it if she's calling him all these things]