Kenshin's warrior's instincts had told him that Adel was approaching before the boy spoke, but he didn't give any indication of this. It was only after Adel finished asking his question that the rurouni sat up and smiled brightly at the young man.

"Of course," he said pleasantly. "What can this one do for you?"

Before Adel could answer, another boy wandered over to where he was sitting. This one he recognized: Suou Tamaki, the boy that Light had pointed out to him over breakfast. The poor boy's injuries looked even worse close up. Kenshin's heart went out to him. Tamaki was little more than a child and obviously unsuited for battle, and yet he was trapped in such a horrible place.

"Suou Tamaki-dono, right?" Kenshin asked gently. "Good afternoon. This one learned a little about what happened last night from Yagami Light. How are you feeling?"