[ Using the amulet means actually talking to people, and while he could put on his sweetest fake smile back home while dealing with hordes of fangirls, that's not exactly the easiest thing to do here. He lets go of Shougo's arm and gives a shrug. ]

Maybe, but in case you see him before I do, tell him IV's here and to come find me. I'll make it up to you later however you want or whatever, just make sure he knows I'm here. Hell, if you see some creepy blond kid with a metal mask or some pale and tall quiet man with hair down to his knees, tell them too.

[ He's lonely, after all, and his family is his best bet, even if his father hates him. ]