Nino flinched as Al steadily rose his voice, urging him on to talk back to his older brother. And while the younger boy thought he had every right to stick up for himself, Nino was still skeptical.
[color=orchid][b]"B-But...talking back is like, super disrespectful isn't it? I don't want him to be mad with me or else he'd really  leave me behind."[/b][/color] He responded with a saddened expression before lowering his head to stare at the ground. Somewhere in his mind, Nino was agreeing with Alistair entirely, but how could he talk back to someone that's been so willing to help him out for so long?

Hearing that Al often let Na know what was on his mind, Nino could only keep his mouth shut. He's had multiple chances to say what would on his mind to Giovanni, but whenever the chance came, he would always quiet or go along with what he said. Was it natural to verbally show gratefulness and disdain for someone you're suppose to look up to?

Nino had been so caught up in his thoughts, he visibly straightened when Alistair stood, the ombre teen now staring up at him. Hearing what the redhead had to say caused Nino to gawk at the young boy with a frown.
[color=orchid][b]"You want us...to leave my brother and your sister, basically run away from them, just to prove a p-point?"[/b][/color] He whimpered, eyes wide with fear as he frantically shook his head. [color=orchid][b]"I couldn't! Th-That would put you in danger! We could die o-out there without my brother!"[/b][/color] The ombre teen panicked, his eyes wide and his frame shaking.

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[color=firebrick][b]"Sure thing, Mr. Hypocrite."[/b][/color] She hummed in response as her gaze remained on the brown haired man for only a few seconds longer before she took her leave. As she was almost to the door, Na hesitated as Joe had a few more words for her. Without turning, she responded. [color=firebrick][b]"Got it, I'll make sure the others are in bed before that."[/b][/color] Na mentioned before leaving the room.

Since all the rooms were occupied by the three boys, Catrina opted for sleeping downstairs. But after the events of earlier in the day, she ultimately decided to crash on Al's floor for the night. He might not like it, but she rather make their 'guests' comfortable.

As she approached her own room, she could hear the other two having a conversation with each other. She didn't really think anything of it, so she simply walked in, only to tilt her head in confusion.
[color=firebrick][b]"Why are you standing like that? Did you finish your food? If so, then go to sleep. I'll be crashing on your floor, just as a heads up."[/b][/color] She said, eyeing both boys with a mostly oblivious expression.