[When that look crosses Kazuya’s face, however quickly, Joshua nearly flinches in return. He meant no offense, but he can’t tell where he’d transgressed. Maybe it was the invitation to join him? Was it too forward?]

[But Kazuya seems happy to spend the time with him, so that couldn’t be it. He’s about to ask, but he keeps quiet when the other young man begins to talk.]

Yes, the underground city was rampant with the creatures. I found myself in need of--

[…Wait…]

…Pardon, but is your cousin’s name Naoya?