[CycloneKira]

Akira smiles at her. "No point going to do something that important if you go there hungry," he says. "We'll eat first and then go. Especially for you, since you need to keep your strength up. You'll need a lot of confidence to speak to your father. Trust me, I've been there."

He remembers how nervous he had been when he had to go talk to his father about leaving, and wonders if he should tell her about it. Then he decides that she will ask if she wants to know.