"Hospital food huh..?" Shou wasn't sure what to think. Did this boy really have it that bad? "Is something troubling you?" He could feel his uneasy feeling. Shou frowned and stood up slowly, hearing of Near's early departure. He reached out and took hold of Near's hand. It was warm but moist. He gave a random smile and shook his hand up and down, "If you by chance don't find a better place to live than this collection of logs and twigs, you're welcome to live with me.." He shot a toothy, confident grin, "I uh.. Enjoy your company!"