"Yeah, I know," Hana replied, just leaning his head against Anna again and closing his eyes. He'd admit it -- having any version of his mother here made him feel better.

Ryu gave a confused look to the Totodile, apparently blissfully unaware of its jealous glare.

The young boy perked up at the semi-familiar voice, pulling away a little to look towards the door.

"Daddy! Uncle Hao-sa-sa-sa-"

ACHOO! Hana made a choked, 'gluh' noise.

"Hao-sama..."