Mmn.

[A hum of agreement as he stood, pausing to ruffle Naruto's hair on his way to the now whistling kettle of water.

Phew. Didn't screw that one up, one dad point for Mini.]

You have plenty of time to worry about it.

[He turned the stove off, a bit quiet as he set about pouring water into the cups of ramen and setting the kettle back on a cool eye. Hot springs, huh. Maybe it wouldn't be so terrible to relax for awhile, after they finished any business in Violet.

Distractions never hurt.]

And I don't see why we couldn't make a trip up to Blackthorn, provided the others agree to it.

[Aaaaand he's bringing their late dinner back to the table, setting one cup down in front of his son before returning to his seat with his own.]

I'd like to fly down to Goldenrod first though, but if you guys want to go ahead it wouldn't take me long to catch up.