"Maybe after this we can go back. I want to make sure we cover plenty of bases before we do though, and that might mean checking more people out." It was a fairly important task they were handed, and he sincerely doubted that they would find their culprit right away. It was annoying to be scrambling for clues, but not impossible. "And why did they give you a rock...? I can understand the fruit I saw, but a rock? Maybe it's too special to sell," Takeshi pointed out, smiling thoughtfully, "We should have someone look at it before we sell it, just to make sure. Sound good?" While interesting the conversation was detracting from their task at hand, and could accidentally lead to discussion of the Queen. Wanting to keep away from that topic as much as he could Takeshi signaled for Shu to be quiet for a moment, especially since they were nearing the military compound. He had to release his brother by the gates, going up to the guards and presenting himself so they'd know he had come back. One of them went inside for a moment, coming back and nodding his head while the iron gates were swung open. Gesturing for his brother to follow the elder boy made his way into the structure.
Like before they were asked to wait in the main room, which mercifully wasn't nearly as packed with soldiers as before. Even if they weren't an actual threat Takeshi found himself getting agitated when a lot of military were around, it just always seemed to lead to bad things. For both him or Shu it was difficult not to speak then and there, mostly with the elder boy wanting to reassure his presumably uneasy brother. After a few moments of uncomfortable pause the General emerged from one of the doors, flanked by an assistant of his dutifully.

"Ah, Takeshi, I was wondering when you'd get back." the General mused, smiling as he came to a stop, hands folded behind him. Noting that Shu was with him his smile wavered slightly, giving the Saiyan a curious stare. "Why is he here? This mission was solely for you and you alone."

"We were taking a tour of the city after I got back, and figured I'd stop by to give my report," Takeshi lied, smiling meekly and bowing his head in a rather uncharacteristic manner. "He goes where I go though, at least while we're in the city. As for my report..." he paused briefly, having not exactly thought of a lie just yet. "I found them, but the people you wanted weren't there. No one wanted to talk, so I took care of them like you asked. Nothing that I could see was even worthwhile, just an outpost I'd wager."
Yumi listened diligently to every word that Viral said, hanging on to every little bit. Her eyes widened slightly in horror and disgust at what she was being told, finding most of it hard to stomach. Viral certainly had his healing abilities, but all of that should have killed him. The more detail he went into the more panicked he became, unnervingly his tone also reflected that. How could anyone in their right mind do this to someone else? What's more, how could anyone fathomably endure that for an entire year? There was a small voice in the back of her mind wondering if Shu had a similar experience, but he would have to wait, Viral was the concern right now. Right up until he finished speaking she wasn't sure of what to say, shocked and saddened by it all. The very fact that Viral was here now, moving about was amazing, even if he didn't think so. It wasn't his deficiencies that were haunting him though, not entirely. It had to be what happened while in custody. 

"You're safe now, and none of that is ever going to happen to you again. You're far away from all of that and with friends." Yumi still wasn't completely certain just what to say, but she knew she had to say something. Hugging Viral again she kept him close, gingerly beginning to rub his back. "You are not responsible for anything, Viral. You didn't cause any of this, the Saiyans did. You're a victim, one of the people who suffered. And... It's okay to feel afraid from it. It's normal, it means you're alive..." Giving a sad, breathy chuckle Yumi looked at her friend's face again, removing an arm to wipe at her eyes tearfully. "Don't you see that? You're alive, you made it out. You were stronger than what they did to you, stronger than any of us ever could dream to be. No one else could have endured what you did, certainly not well enough to be up and about like you are. What you're feeling, it's normal Viral, but you'll get better. And we'll be here to help you along the way." 

Opting for a change in scenery the Beastman gingerly tried to lead Viral to the family room, easing both of them down onto a couch. As soon as they sat she wrapped her arms around him again, wanting him to feel as comforted as possible. Tucking his head under her chin she resumed rubbing his back, smiling sadly. "It was real, I'm sorry to say," she continued, "But so is this. You will get better, you will heal, and you will be strong again. You didn't deserve any of that, and you didn't cause anyone else to be hurt, me included. I know you, and I know that you can rebound from this. You'll be stronger than ever for it, and you'll be right there with us to help put a stop to this..." He just had to be, there was no other way she could see this resolving itself. All of them together at the end, fighting to keep one another and everyone safe, that's how it would be. Easing her grip on her friend Yumi looked down at him tenderly, giving a timid smile as she placed a hand on his paw. "Don't be afraid to talk to me about things, okay? I'm here to help, and in their own way, so are the others. We may not always come across like it, but we do care about you. You're a member of our family whether we're related or not, and we want to help you, just like you want to be there to protect us."