[Lio was glad Ren had other people worrying over him, and doubly glad he'd decided to come and fetch the man who had been too weak to go all the way home on his own. He leaned his arm into Ren as the bus began to drive off, trying to maintain that constant stream of Chroma.]

They may not have given you a straight answer, either. The authorities can be cagey when it comes to those they bring into custody anyway.

[He nudged Ren with the back of his hand lightly.]

Make sure you let them know you're on your way home, okay?