"You're allowed to feel lonely even when in a busy place." He pokes at the fire with the stick absently. "You don't really have anyone your age to talk to here and you've probably gotten used to the other juniors being around."

Perhaps it would be different if his mother was still here. "But perhaps we should also be doing a better job of making you feel less alone." He might not be Jin Ling's actual uncle since he is from a different world but he still feels a little responsible for him.

"You are welcome to come and visit me and Lil' Apple anytime you are feeling that way. We'd be happy to try and alleviate some of that."