[Lio didn't want to make Ren feel worse with that thought, but well... it wasn't his business, despite the concern.]

... Has he checked in with you yet? Assuming he wasn't arrested? I'm guessing not.

[Before Ren could respond, though, that bus they were waiting for finally pulled up. Lio slowly got to his feet with Ren's arm still draped across his shoulders, lifting him up.]

Here, it's hardly a five minute ride to the metro. Fifteen minutes from there and we'll be home. Just hang in there a little longer.

[He knew from experience, having been all over Lunatia via public transport by this point.]