[He had to make sure, not once...but twice, that the voice he was hearing was real. He isn't one to want to feel relieved that he is hearing such a negative spiel right now. But he is. He strides over, long steps probably familiar enough to Doppo if he were to look up before Jakurai made it to him.

But before long, Jakurai is kneeling in front of Doppo. A hand on his shoulder reassuringly.]

Doppo-kun, everything is okay now.

[He doesn't want to outright say...they have been waiting. But.]

You didn't keep us waiting, rather, we kept you waiting. Now, deep breath and center yourself again.