Something is very much not right. It still feels like Hiro isn't really speaking to him, even as he mumbles a reply that honestly sounds less convincing than the time a fur covered, scratched up Hiro once told him, "No, I haven't seen Mochi."

He really does want to let Hiro stay where he is. But Tadashi feels like maybe right now, it's a little more important he can see the kid's face. He squeezes him just once, arm secure around Hiro's back in a show of support. Then he ducks down to lean on one knee and look up at his expression. Okay. Not great. And definitely not 'fine'.

"What's happened? Talk to me."