[ he's grateful for the more scenic route. it's not that he's nervous or anything, but he hasn't ventured outside stardust town since waking up. a lot could've changed while he was gone, like how mugen's become less dependable on him.

his ears twitch at the question. ]

He may have. [ mugen has mentioned the captain every now and then, just catching nehan up with the latest developments while he was snoozing away. ] He said he was looking for ways for the two of us to have fun when I wake up.

[ mugen had a lot of suggestions though, half of them somewhat impossible in nehan's poor state. but it's the thought that counts in the end.

more silence, as the ship comes into view up ahead. it wasn't that nehan keeps to himself most of the time - he diligently answers mugen's questions no matter how inane they are - it's just that he doesn't have anything to say to six without making the atmosphere even more suffocating.

but he may as well try. ] What is there to do on that ship?