Ling seemed rather offended by Chase's statement.
"I-I'm not naive!"
Sydney smiled bitterly.
"Chase, he's just a child. What more could you expect out of him?"
Chase let out a soft sigh.
"He may only be a child, but it's not about what one should expect from a child. It's about what is required from him because of the environment."
Tai sensed the tension in the air, but could only look back and forth between Ling and Chase awkwardly due to his lack of understanding.
Tori cleared her throat.
"I uh... do think that you won't be able to stay alive long with the way you are right now."
Ling clenched his fists as they rested at his sides. There was a clear frown on his face.
"But... but..."
Kairos decided to interject.
"There is a miniature city that we came from."
Everyone quieted down somewhat, letting his voice come out a little clearer.
